When you have a time-sharing dispute, the court may create a parenting plan to outline your child’s schedule. Florida judges generally do not expect either parent to be perfect. Instead, family courts look at what arrangement may best support your child’s best...
Child Custody
6 behaviors that can hurt your time-sharing case
When you face a time-sharing dispute in Florida, your actions matter more than you think. Florida courts focus on time-sharing and parental responsibility based on your child’s best interests. Once a case begins, everyday choices can shape how the court views your...
Winning custody as a father: What courts really look for
Plenty of dads believe they’re fighting an uphill battle in custody cases. The court's primary concern is, what's best for the child? If you’re a father seeking custody, you must understand that judges care about facts, not titles. What matters most is how well you...
Can dads get full custody of their children in Florida?
Many people wonder whether fathers can get full custody of their children. The answer is yes; the court can award the father full custody of the children. It depends on what the parents want—whether they negotiate custody outside of court or end up before the judge,...
I was never married. Do I have any legal rights to custody of my children?
As an unmarried father in Florida, it’s heartbreaking when the mother of your child doesn’t want you to be as involved in your child’s life. You know that your child needs his or her father, and you’re ready to be there for them. But do you have any legal right to...
Tips for co-parenting through the holidays
After a divorce, children often face many changes and must learn to adapt to spending time separately with each parent. If you’re new to co-parenting, you may be worried about how your kids will deal with splitting the holidays between both parents’ homes. With a...
Who gets the kids in a divorce?
Figuring out which parent gets the kids in the event of a divorce in Florida is a complicated question to answer. Traditionally, women were assumed to be the primary attachment figure, however, research has shown that children actually have several primary attachment...
The basics of co-parenting plans in Florida
If you are going through a divorce and have children, you may wish to consider writing a co-parenting plan. A co-parenting plan is an informal agreement that details how the parents will raise their children after divorce. Why do you need a co-parenting plan?...
Are you prepared to co-parent your teenager?
Going through a divorce is a unique challenge unlike much of anything else -- and so is raising a teenager. Combine the two together, and you might feel as if you are facing an impossible situation. However, it might be easier than you think to successfully co-parent...
Can dads get custody of their kids in Florida?
Absolutely. In Florida, we refer to child custody as “time-sharing arrangements” and the determination of parental responsibilities. Instead of a child custody order, we have a parenting plan. That said, the question is of real concern to many Florida fathers. Many...


