Practical, Florida-specific guidance on custody, divorce, parenting plans, child support, and navigating family court — written by attorneys who practice it every day.
Florida replaced the term 'custody' with 'timesharing' in 2008. Learn how timesharing schedules are determined, what judges consider, and how to build a schedule that works for your children.
Florida law requires a parenting plan in every case involving minor children. Judges evaluate these plans based on 20 statutory factors under Florida Statute §61.13. Here's what matters most.
From vague language to ignoring holiday schedules, these common parenting plan errors give the other side leverage and create problems down the road.
To modify a parenting plan or child support order in Florida, you must prove a substantial, material, and unanticipated change in circumstances. Here's what courts actually consider.
Florida uses an income shares model to calculate child support. Learn how the guidelines work, what counts as income, and what expenses are included beyond the base amount.
Establishing paternity in Florida affects custody, timesharing, child support, and inheritance rights. Understand the legal process from voluntary acknowledgment to court-ordered testing.
Representing yourself in Florida family court is stressful but manageable with preparation. Learn what to bring, how to address the judge, and how to present your case effectively.
Under Florida Statute §61.13001, moving more than 50 miles from your current residence requires either written consent or court approval. Here's the full process.
When a parent violates a court order — whether it's timesharing, child support, or other obligations — the other party can file a motion for contempt. Learn the process and potential consequences.
Florida allows child support modifications when there's a substantial change in circumstances or a 15% change from current guidelines. Here's the step-by-step process.
Emergency motions are reserved for situations involving imminent harm to a child. Learn what qualifies, how to draft the motion, and what happens at the hearing.
Florida has a mandatory 20-day waiting period after filing, but most divorces take 3 to 12 months depending on complexity. Here's a realistic timeline of each stage.
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