Lakeland Family Law Blog
Modifying a parenting plan may be in the child’s best interests
Child custody cases can be complex in the beginning and even long after the initial parenting plan is in place. In some cases, you may need to modify the parenting plan, particularly when it suits your child’s best interests. Your circumstances may change. You may...
Understanding benefits eligibility after a military divorce
When you marry a member of the U.S. Armed Forces and that marriage winds up going downhill, you may make plans to part ways and begin initiating the divorce process. Military divorces often differ from standard civilian divorces in several key areas. If you are a...
Military couples may have choices in where to file for divorce
Most people in Florida do not have a choice of where to file for divorce. According to Florida Courts, spouses must file a petition for dissolution of marriage at the circuit court in their county of residence. One or the other of the spouses must have lived in the...
How a divorce may affect the family dog or other animals
Many Florida families may not view themselves as complete without a dog or other pets. These much-loved household members may, however, require special considerations of their own during a divorce. Because the Sunshine State views animals as property, a family court...
Is divorce right for you?
The decision to end a marriage is not one that anyone takes lightly. For many people, divorce is the last resort that is arrived at after much deliberation. Getting to this decision on your own can be challenging, especially if you're not sure whether it's the right...
How to handle a child’s custody preference
When parents split, there is often a myriad of reasons for the decision. If they got along, then it would stand to reason that they would remain together. One of the most stressful issues during divorce is child custody and parenting time. Under Florida law, legal...
What should I know about spending child support?
In the list of things divorcing parents must become accustomed to, child support can be one of the most daunting. If you are a parent receiving child support in Florida, you may be worried about how you can spend the money and whether your ex-spouse or the courts will...
Breaking the news to kids about a divorce
Parent in Florida never want to have to see their children hurt or upset. This natural inclination to protect kids makes it exceptionally difficult for moms and dads when the time comes for them to break the news to their children that the parents are getting...
3 differences in a military divorce
Statistics show that certain professions are harder on a marriage than others, including military service. As a member of the military or as a military spouse, you may have to go through long periods of stress and separation. This can strain your marriage to the point...
What should I know about contempt of court?
You might have heard the phrase “contempt of court” in the discussion of criminal cases. However, for Florida parents who pay or receive child support, the phrase carries special meaning. Sometimes a parent, for whatever reason, is not paying regular support as...
