Relocating with minor children involves the consideration of many factors by the court. Although there are many factors involved in this process for the court to consider, the primary factors often become the extent of the involvement of the non relocating parent, the payment history of any child support obligation, and of course, the reason…
Continue reading ›In today’s economy, we see more and more people struggling to find employment. As a result, people are searching over a broader market area then they would normally be looking at, and as a result, more employment opportunities become available to individuals in other states. This brings up the ever difficult decision a trial judge…
Continue reading ›The effective date of the amendments were on October 1, 2008, and the changes were to have prospective application only. The changes could not be utilized to effectuate any modifications to agreements that were previously entered into by individuals prior to October 1, 2008. See the case of Hahn v. Hahn, (Fla. 4th DCA 2010)…
Continue reading ›Florida, and in particular south Florida, is suffering from the economic downturn experienced by the rest of the country. Foreclosures are at an all time high in Palm Beach and Broward County; families are losing their homes at an unprecedented pace. This situation makes relocation a very real possibility for many families after divorce. Single…
Continue reading ›Obviously, the courts won’t hesitate to enter any orders when necessary to protect minor children from harm. This would include orders for supervised visitation against a parent if the circumstances warranted this type of relief. In the divorce proceedings between N.W. and M.W., 41 So.3d 383 (Fla. 2nd DCA 2010), the mother alleged that the…
Continue reading ›Do the odds of having heart disease increase if your parents have a history of heart disease in their family? Do your odds of having cancer increase if there is a history of cancer in the family? The answer to these questions is yes, the risks do increase. In a similar manner, children whose parents…
Continue reading ›Under Florida law, the rights of grandparents are extremely limited. In fact, recent cases have indicated that grandparents do not have the right to visit with their grandchildren over the objection of the child’s parents. Any law to the contrary has been declared unconstitutional. In 2004, the Supreme Court of Florida made it very clear…
Continue reading ›Skype is rapidly becoming the tool of choice for many family law judges throughout south Florida, Boca Raton and Fort Lauderdale. Relocation cases involving minor children are not uncommon in South Florida. Relocation can occur for a multitude of reasons, but most frequently relocation with minor children occurs due to job transfers and other employment…
Continue reading ›Recent legislation in Florida has changed the way we now provide for minor children in a divorce case. The manner we have previously been accustomed with in dealing with the issue of custody has in fact been abolished in Florida. The new parenting and time sharing provisions of Florida law are found in Chapter 61.13.…
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