Parents often come to me worried that a single argument, emotional moment, or bad decision has permanently damaged their custody case. That fear is understandable—but in most situations, it’s misplaced.…
When people begin a family law case, temporary orders in Florida family law cases are often viewed as short-term or procedural. Many assume these decisions are merely placeholders until a…
After separation, many parents unknowingly make a custody mistake that can quietly affect their case long before they ever step into a courtroom. That mistake is allowing informal changes to…
Life After Removal: Is Reinstatement Even Possible? Losing the role of Guardian Advocate—especially for your own child—can feel devastating. But if you've taken real steps to stabilize your life, rebuild…
High-conflict co-parenting situations can quickly become unmanageable, especially when communication breaks down and every minor issue turns into a dispute. When this happens, Florida courts may appoint a parenting coordinator…
Holiday time is stressful enough without a parenting dispute adding fuel to the fire. But life happens — travel issues, work schedules, family emergencies, and last-minute changes can make the…
Introduction The holidays can be a joyful time — unless your ex suddenly refuses to follow the agreed-upon time-sharing plan. In Florida, holiday time-sharing schedules are legally binding once they’re…
Enforcing a Foreign Judgment in Florida: How Out-of-State Orders Are Recognized Here If you’ve already won a court order in another state, you might think it automatically applies in Florida.…
As the school year begins, many co-parents realize their old parenting plan doesn’t fit their child’s new routine. Class times, sports, and aftercare can quickly lead to confusion — or…
When one parent refuses to follow the parenting plan, it can leave the other parent feeling powerless. Fortunately, if you need to enforce a parenting plan in Florida, the law…