Florida Statute 61.13(3) sets forth 20 factors that the Court must use when determining a parenting plan and parental responsibility. One factor is F.S. 61.13(3)(f): the “moral fitness” of the parents. Different families will have different views of what is proper moral behavior and what is not. So, how does the Court determine when the […]
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Caution Re: Retroactive Child Support
Parties should be aware that the obligation to pay child support begins immediately upon the separation of the parties. F.S. 61.30(17) states: “In an initial determination of child support, whether in a paternity action, dissolution of marriage action, or petition for support during the marriage, the court has discretion to award child support retroactive to […]
Parenting Plans – The Difference Between Parental Responsibility And Timesharing
If you are facing divorce and have children, you will need to create a parenting plan that complies with the laws surrounding shared parental accountabilities. This plan must consider three main areas: child support, timesharing, and parental responsibility. In the state of Florida, parenting plans must address parental responsibility and timesharing independently. Parental responsibility deals […]