Category Archives: Divorce and Child Custody
Should I Use A Guardian Ad Litem In My Florida Divorce?
TL;DR A guardian ad litem can help when parents sharply disagree about custody choices like schooling, childcare, discipline, or schedules. In Florida the guardian ad litem is a trained volunteer who represents the child’s best interests, similar in spirit to the child having an advocate. The same volunteer usually stays on the case unless… Read More »
How to File an Emergency Custody Order in Florida
TL;DR Emergency custody in Florida is granted only for immediate danger, abuse, abandonment, or risk of a child being taken out of state. Courts use two motion types: rare ex-parte motions (without notifying the other parent) and regular emergency motions with notice. Judges make quick decisions based on well-prepared motions, often without hearing arguments… Read More »
The Strategy Guide to Florida Divorces Involving Child Custody
Any time a married couple who has children under the age of 18 decides to get divorced they will need to address child custody issues in their case. These are situations that involve a great deal of knowledge of the law and should only be finalized with the assistance of a skilled Orlando divorce… Read More »