Lakeland Family Law Blog
What are a child’s rights during a custody battle?
In Florida, when you divorce your partner, you have to negotiate child custody or allow the court to do it for you. For young children, often the parents decide whether he or she can make any decisions during the custody battle. The idea behind this practice is that...
read moreCan you expedite an appeal for child custody in Florida?
Part of the court proceedings involved in a Florida divorce is the determination of which parent will have custody of any children from the marriage. When the court makes its decision, it allows you and your spouse to make a prior agreement for joint custody. If you...
read moreAs the non-custodial parent, how do you strengthen relationships?
If you have recently been divorced in Florida and you are the non-custodial parent, it may be difficult to adjust to not seeing your kids every day. Before the divorce, you interacted with them in even the smallest ways as you passed in the hallway or said goodnight....
read moreThe growing role of social media in divorces
In the past several years, there is little question that social media has become an integral part of the lives of millions of people. Social media can make it easier for people to meet new people and develop new relationships, which can be positive or negative...
read moreEstablishing paternity in Florida
Under Florida law, fathers have certain legal rights and responsibilities. When you establish paternity, you can receive to time with your child and the ability to make important decisions about his or her upbringing. You must also support the child financially. When...
read moreAre you a victim of emotional abuse?
The signs of physical abuse are easy to identify, but the signs of emotional abuse are usually harder to spot. Victims in Florida who are in a marriage should understand what some signs of emotional abuse are so they can get help before things get even worse and...
read moreWhat is the Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act?
Being a parent is hard enough, but when you are in the military and divorced, it can make things very tricky. If you face deployment, trying to stay in contact with your children and maintain a relationship can be very tough to do. You may feel like you face a losing...
read moreAre college costs included in child support?
When Florida couples get divorced, there are hundreds of details to hammer out. One of the most important details involves the children. If you are the custodial parent and will be receiving child support, it is vital that you get the amount you need to care for the...
read moreTips for creating a parenting plan
When parents get divorced in Florida, they usually have to determine how they will divide their children’s time. Successful co-parenting typically requires a parenting plan, and there are a few things people should keep in mind as they create this plan. It is a good...
read moreHow do you divide a 401(k) in a divorce?
One of the most challenging things about ending your marriage is determining how to split your assets, especially when they are complicated. Dividing a checking account may be fairly simple, but figuring out who gets how much of a 401(k) is usually far trickier....
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