Child Custody

Family structures often shape the legal issues that arise in a custody dispute. While custody cases can be hard for any parent, LGBTQ+ families may face added challenges when legal parentage is not clearly set. Florida courts decide custody based on the child’s best...

Divorce is difficult – especially for same-sex couples who worry whether or not the court may treat their family differently. Fortunately, the sexual orientation of the parents is not a statutory factor, which often means it has no bearing on a court’s decision to...

Parental alienation can affect child custody outcomes because courts focus on the child’s best interests. When one parent interferes with the child’s relationship with the other parent, judges take that behavior seriously. State law favors healthy, ongoing...

Family relationships can get complicated, especially after a separation or divorce. Grandparents often play an important role in a child’s life, and when family dynamics change, they may worry about losing contact. Florida law sets clear rules for when grandparents...

High-conflict co-parenting can feel impossible, and the constant arguments are stressful. The most serious issue, however, is the impact this conflict has on your children. This is not just occasional disagreement, it is a persistent pattern of anger where simple...

Parents who are going through a divorce must balance the end of the marriage with their children’s need to have loving parents. Thankfully we have decades worth of research to help guide us through the process and better ensure we succeed on both fronts. Although the...

When parents separate or divorce, they need to determine child custody arrangements. Florida law uses the term "time-sharing" rather than "custody," but the concept remains the same. There are different types of time-sharing arrangements, and understanding them can...