Category Archives: Family
How To Prove Parental Abuse, Neglect, Or Alienation In A Family Law Case
The Florida court’s default position is that it’s in the best interest of the child to have both parents in the child’s life. The courts will deviate from this position only when one parent brings allegations of parental abuse, neglect, or alienation. This would include situations involving domestic violence or allegations that one parent… Read More »
When Can The Florida Courts Terminate The Rights Of A Parent Over Their Child?
Terminating the parents’ parental rights over a child is not a decision that the Florida courts take lightly. It goes without saying that the Florida courts default on giving parental rights to the child’s biological parents. In legal terms, custody is defined as physical residence with the parents and the decision-making power to make… Read More »
What Happens At A Domestic Violence Injunction Hearing In Florida?
The State of Florida takes domestic violence very seriously and has several mechanisms in place to help abused spouses protect themselves. This includes domestic violence injunctions, which are a type of restraining order. In Orlando, we have two types of domestic violence injunctions: temporary orders and permanent orders. As a result, two types of… Read More »
At What Age Can A Minor Choose Which Parent To Live With In Florida?
The Florida courts consider several elements when it comes to determining custody of a minor child. One of those elements is the child’s own preference, if the child is old enough to make a wise decision. But when is the child wise enough to make that decision? That’s precisely the question that the Orlando,… Read More »
What’s The Difference Between An Uncontested And Contested Divorce In Florida?
Divorces can be divided into two types: Uncontested and contested. Each type of divorce follows its own path and presents its own challenges. In this article, the Orlando divorce lawyers at Greater Orlando Family Law will discuss the key differences between contested and uncontested divorces, and hopefully, you’ll have a better sense of which… Read More »
What Is Temporary Custody And How Does It Work In Florida?
Temporary custody is a legal arrangement in which a court grants an individual custody of a child for a specific period of time. Such an arrangement is often used to address the immediate needs of a child whose living situation must stabilize quickly. Unlike permanent custody, temporary custody does not establish long-term legal rights… Read More »
Paternity Fraud In Florida: What It Is And How It Works
Paternity fraud occurs when a man is wrongly identified as the biological father of the child. This often leads the man to provide emotional and financial support to the child under false pretenses. This often occurs due to misrepresentation, mistakes on birth certificates, or the deliberate deception of the mother. Paternity fraud is a… Read More »
What Is Collaborative Divorce In Florida?
In the past, divorces were litigated in front of a judge. Each side battled it out against the other to address issues like equitable distribution, spousal support (alimony), child custody, and child support. Ultimately, these divorces clogged up the courtrooms, and mediation was introduced to help take some pressure off of the courts. Today,… Read More »
50/50 Options For Co-Parenting Schedules
Recent changes to Florida law have made it simpler for fathers to get shared custody and 50/50 time-sharing schedules with their children. In fact, there’s a presumption under the law that 50/50 time-sharing is in the best interest of the children. When the court makes child custody decisions, it does so under the presumption… Read More »
Allegations Of Alcohol And Drug Abuse In A Florida Custody Case
Recent changes to Florida’s family law rules presume that parents should be allotted 50/50 timesharing. This is the default arrangement ordered by the courts. However, the Florida courts also use “the best interest of the child standard” to determine whether or not that presumption is workable. For instance, if one parent is determined to… Read More »