Tag Archives: Boca Raton Child Custody Attorney
Top Ten Things to Do Before Divorce
If you are approaching a divorce, do not wait to get your affairs in order. Acting quickly before the divorce petition is filed can help protect your rights and interests throughout the process, which can be a tumultuous one even if it is amicable. If divorce appears to be imminent, here are the top… Read More »
Negotiating the Divorce Agreement: The Fifth Step in the Florida Divorce Process
Filing for divorce in the state of Florida is a step-by-step process, beginning with the filing of the petition for the dissolution of marriage, service of the petition to the spouse, and followed by the negotiation of the terms of the divorce, including the division of property, agreements regarding child custody, and the awarding… Read More »
Your Compliance with the Divorce Agreement: The Fourth Step in the Florida Divorce Process
Filing for divorce and negotiating the terms of the divorce agreement can be difficult, but for some individuals, compliance with the terms of the agreement after it is signed is even more frustrating. What should you do if you are having a problem complying with the divorce agreement? Here are steps to take to… Read More »
Common Myths of Child Custody
Child custody conflicts are inherently emotionally-charged disputes. Perhaps this is the reason that child support as an area of law is full of myths and misconceptions. Here are some of the most common myths surrounding child custody and the truth behind them. If We Have Joint Custody, the Kids Will Be with Us Equally… Read More »
What are the “Best Interests of the Child” – and Who Decides?
In child custody cases, courts typically rely on the notion of “the best interests of the child,” sometimes known as the best interests standard. But what are a child’s best interests, and who gets to decide how they will be met? The short answer is that judges make decisions in divorce cases based on… Read More »
Tips for a Successful Co-Parenting Relationship
The case of the Florida mother who went into hiding with her four-year-old son rather than allow him to be circumcised ended in May when, after being arrested and jailed, she signed a consent form authorizing the procedure. As part of his ruling the judge advised the parents to talk out their differences in… Read More »
Common Questions Regarding Florida Child Custody Jurisdiction
In our practice we get a fair number of questions regarding child custody. Often the answers to these questions differ from person to person based on the specific circumstances of each case. Yet there are some general questions regarding jurisdiction, the answers to which are similar enough that we thought it would be helpful… Read More »
Right of First Refusal in Boca Raton Child Custody Cases
What is one thing all Boca Raton parenting plans have in common? Each parent is guaranteed to spend less time with the children. But what if there were a way to make up for some of that lost time – say, when the custodial parent has to go out of town for work, or… Read More »
Relocation Following Boca Raton Divorce
For many newly divorced Boca Raton residents, the end of marriage signifies the start of a new life. And for some, that means starting over outside of Boca Raton, or perhaps even out of Florida. Whether the decision to move out of state is the desire for a clean slate, a job opportunity for… Read More »
When Parents Disagree, Who Decides?
The case of a Florida mother who went into hiding to prevent her four-year-old son’s circumcision is headed to federal court. The case raises the question of who decides when parents, operating under a shared parenting plan, disagree on what is, and is not, in their child’s best interests. Shared Decision Making under a… Read More »
