The court will not simply take your child’s preference on where he/she wants to live as the only controlling factor to consider. Children are generally not capable of knowing what is in their own best interest. It is up to parents, or the Court, to make the necessary decisions for the minor children, until they […]
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Full Custody
The above statement is something that is heard often by many Florida family law professionals, and each time it comes up, the following needs to be explained. The word “custody” in Florida law is an archaic term, and although it is obsolete, it seems like it simply won’t go away. This is likely because the […]
How to properly relocate from the State of Florida when you have children.
Florida sets out the requirements for relocation within Florida Statute § 61.13001. This statute applies to you if your intended relocation destination is 50 miles, or more, away from the last residence that you used in establishing your timesharing, or at the time of the filing of such a petition. Moreover, this statute also applies […]
Florida Family Law FAQ’s
Fort Myers Florida family law attorney, Sam Assini answers some of your most frequently asked questions about Florida’s family law issues. If you have a question about Florida family law and your answer is not listed below, call 239-829-0166 – the staff at Men’s Rights Law Firm will help you. Florida Divorce FAQ’s 1) How […]
How Does A Judge Decide A Parenting Plan In Florida?
A “Parenting Plan” is a document created to govern the relationship between the parties relating to the decisions that must be made regarding the minor child. It contains a time-sharing schedule for the parents and child or children. In Florida a judge must begin with the assumption that each parent will have equal time with […]
Do Fathers And Mothers Have Equal Rights When It Comes To Custody/Time-Sharing With Their Children?
Do fathers and mothers have equal rights when it comes to custody/time-sharing with their children? At a time when most families are two income households and the mother is not always the primary caregiver for the children, this shouldn’t be a controversial question. The first thing to know is that Florida no longer awards custody […]
Does Paying Child Support And Exercising Visitation Rights Go Hand In Hand?
Most people are under the assumption that if a parent (payor) fails to pay their child support obligation, the other parent (payee) has the right to withhold timesharing between the payor and the child(ren). There are many parents who enter into settlement agreements that specify detailed timesharing arrangements as well as the amount of child […]