Parents naturally enjoy certain inalienable rights when it comes to their children. However, according to Florida law, family courts can terminate parental rights under certain circumstances. The rules are outlined in Title V, Chapter 39, Section 806 of the Florida...
Child Custody
Addressing allegations of abuse in custody cases
One of the issues parents in Florida who are involved in a custody dispute might have to face is an allegation of abuse. While in some cases allegations turn out to be true, in other cases the allegations are false and stem from a variety of factors affecting the...
The effects of domestic violence on child custody
Going through a divorce can be a difficult time, especially with children involved in this situation. If you're going through the divorce process in Florida, domestic violence allegations can further complicate divorce proceedings. Factors a court considers after...
What is the best interest of the child standard in Florida?
Custody battles during a divorce can get messy and complicated for many reasons. Both parents may think that their child will be better off with them and as a result, will do just about anything to make sure they are granted primary custody. However, it is the court’s...
Those who want to move should be aware of Florida child custody laws
Parents who live in or around Inverness may have to move to another part of Florida or even out of state for a number of reasons. For example, a job opportunity may come up that will mean a financial or other improvement for the parent and his or her family. In other...