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Can court refuse to hold parent in contempt for drinking?

Dec 12, 2023 | Custody

According to Florida law, a trial court may exercise its discretion when deciding on contempt charges. For example, it may refuse to hold a former husband in contempt for drinking in front of children – a violation of a dissolution decree – while holding...

What If My Spouse Won’t Follow The Time-Sharing Plan?

Nov 29, 2023 | Custody

According to Florida law, a judge may impose sanctions against your spouse including ordering makeup time-sharing or awarding attorney’s fees to the non-offending parent. In some cases, they may even modify the parenting plan if it is determined to be in the best...

What Factors Does A Court Use For A Florida Parenting Plan?

Mar 14, 2023 | Child Support, Custody

According to Florida statutory and case law, the court is guided by the best interests of a child and it may evaluate a variety of factors when creating a parenting plan, including, but not limited to the following: (a) The demonstrated capacity and disposition of...

Can A Contempt Order Be Used To Modify Child Custody?

Mar 7, 2023 | Custody

According to Florida case law, a contempt order should not be used to modify child custody or visitation arrangements significantly: It is well settled that a contempt order should not be the basis for a change of custody (or extensive visitation) order....

How Is Child Support Determined In 50/50 Custody Cases?

Mar 2, 2023 | Child Support, Custody

According to Florida case law, in split custody cases where each parent has income and each has custody of one of the parties’ two children, the trial court should determine the total child support obligation and each child’s share of that obligation. The...

Can Domestic Violence Be A Basis To Modify A Parenting Plan?

Feb 12, 2023 | Child Support, Custody, Restraining Orders

According to Florida case law, domestic violence can be used to modify parenting time arrangements as parents engaging in domestic violence in front of their children constitutes an unanticipated, material, and substantial change in circumstances: Section 61.13(3)...