Category Archives: Child Custody Visitation
When One Parent Undermines the Other: Lessons from Levy v. Levy
Parental conflict during and after a divorce can put the children in the middle of severe emotional tension. The Florida courts recognize that even when a marriage ends, the parent-child relationship should not. One of the most important duties of a custodial or residential parent is to encourage and facilitate the child’s relationship with… Read More »
Parental Alienation and Florida Custody Law
Disputes over the children are among the most emotionally difficult aspects of divorce. Courts in Florida are guided by one important principle: the best interests of the child. Within that framework, judges expect both of the child’s parents to actively support and encourage the child’s relationship with the other parent. A landmark Florida Supreme… Read More »
How to Get Sole Custody of Your Children in Florida
Recent changes to Florida’s custody rules have made it easier for men to get custody of their children. Essentially, the change makes it so that there is a presumption that joint custody is in the best interests of the children. In addition, the law presumes that 50/50 timesharing is preferred when making custody decisions…. Read More »