Child Custody & Support

You just found out a psychologist is going to spend a few hours with you, your ex, and your kid, and then write a report the judge is going to read before deciding your time-sharing. That's the moment most fathers stop sleeping well. Here's what nobody tells you: most dads I've seen walk into a c...

You came home and there it was. A petition sitting on the counter, or maybe handed to you at the door by a process server who didn't make eye contact. She's not asking. She's telling a judge she's leaving, and she's taking the kids with her. Take a breath. Florida actually has your back here more...

You have the screenshots. You have the texts. You probably have a note in your phone from that night she dropped the kids off two hours late and smelled like wine. The problem isn't that you haven't been paying attention. The problem is that none of it is organized, half of it might not even be usab...

Every father sitting where you are right now has the same thought running through his head: if this goes to court, do I actually have a shot? In Florida, the honest answer depends less on whether the system is "fair" and more on whether you have done the work before you get there. Most dads have...

You have a parenting plan signed by a judge. She's not following it. Maybe she's cutting your time short, refusing exchanges, or making decisions on your weeks like you don't exist. Here's what you need to hear first: the police aren't going to fix this. You can call for a standby, and an officer...

All children have the right to the resources they need to thrive. This is the basis of the child support system, and the Florida family court system is committed to ensuring children’s financial stability following their parents’ divorce. That said, not all such cases are as simple as arrangi...

Custody arrangements are often among the most contentious and emotionally impactful aspects of any divorce. However, circumstances change and the custody arrangements initially established may not be appropriate indefinitely. In some instances, one parent may feel that a situation has arisen that...

One of the most important considerations for a divorce where shared children are involved is the provision of child support. It can also be one of the more challenging aspects. Overcoming practical hurdles is essential to ensure children get the financial resources they need to thrive after their pa...