Divorce or parental separation can dramatically impact children. An effective co-parenting plan can help minimize the adverse effects and provide the framework for a more stable transition. When helping children cope with parental divorce, it is important to consider...
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What is the Title IV-D Standard Parenting Time Plan?
The Tampa Bay Newswire reported in 2022 that Florida has the third-highest divorce rate in the U.S. Many of these situations involve parents who have to learn how to co-parent once their marriage ends. In Florida, the Title IV-D Standard Parenting Time Plan plays a...
How Old Does A Child Have To Be To Pick Which Parent To Live With?
“My child told me that she wants to live with me. How old does she have to be to choose which parent she lives with?” It is a common question in child custody cases. The rumor mills swirl as to what the magic age is in Florida that children have to reach in order...
Important facts about grandparent adoptions in Florida.
Facts About Grandparent Adoptions in Florida It is increasingly common for children across the U.S. to be raised by relatives other than their biological parents. In Florida alone, it is estimated that 170,000 children—roughly 4% of all children in the state—live with...
3 Reasons to Hire a Child Custody Attorney
Though many parents wish to avoid it, hiring a Clearwater child custody attorney may be the right decision for your case. With the best interests of your son or daughter in mind, do not leave anything up to chance. Hire a legal professional who works hard to get the...
Child Custody Attorney: The Basics of Paternal Custody Rights
Custody is possible for biological fathers even if you were not married when the baby was born. Family courts generally want to encourage the involvement of both parents as long as the conditions are positive for the minor. Your child custody attorney at Julie Best...