Florida Statute 61.13003 allows the Court to order electronic communication between a parent and a child. This communication can be via email, text messages, Skype or any other form of electronic media available to both parents. With older children, this is relatively easy as they often communicate with their friends via social media. With very […]
Category: Father’s Rights
Moral Fitness Of Parents
Florida Statute 61.13(3) sets forth 20 factors that the Court must use when determining a parenting plan and parental responsibility. One factor is F.S. 61.13(3)(f): the “moral fitness” of the parents. Different families will have different views of what is proper moral behavior and what is not. So, how does the Court determine when the […]
Timesharing Factors
Florida courts no longer use the term “custody” with regards to children. Instead, the Court fashions “timesharing plans” that consider specific factors that are in the best interests of the child(ren). One factor that can be difficult, especially if you are involved in a difficult divorce or paternity case, is the first factor the courts […]
Modification Of An Existing Parenting Plan
There are two ways to modify an existing parenting plan. The first is by the agreement of the parties. The second is through the court. In order to modify an existing parenting plan through the court, the parent requesting the change must do three things. They must prove that the change is requested due to […]
How Does The Florida Court Fashion A Time-Sharing Plan
How does the Florida Court fashion a time-sharing plan? If parents are unable or unwilling to agree to time-sharing plan in mediation, the Court will dictate how much time each parent spends with the children. The Court must consider the best interests of the child(ren) when determining the time-sharing schedule. The factors considered by the […]
Importance of Timesharing
Parents who have a limited amount of timesharing with their children (for example every other weekend), often feel that they are required to do something “extra special” each time they are together with their children. This can result in unrealistic expectations on the part of the children and a tremendous strain on the parent’s budget. […]
Unmarried Biological Fathers: Preserving Your Parental Rights
A man who has had sexual intercourse with a woman to whom he is not married should understand how to protect his parental rights in the event of a pregnancy. The laws in Florida that apply to such circumstances are found in the Florida adoption statute, Chapter 63, which established the putative father registry. The […]
Tips For The Single, Dating Dad
How single fathers navigate the delicate balance between their kids and their love lives June 12, 2012|By Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz, Tribune Newspapers As a single dad wading back into the dating pool, Daniel Ruyter was surprised how many women lost interest when he revealed, always in the first conversation, that he had a son. “At first […]
Do Fathers And Mothers Have Equal Rights When It Comes To Custody/Time-Sharing With Their Children?
Do fathers and mothers have equal rights when it comes to custody/time-sharing with their children? At a time when most families are two income households and the mother is not always the primary caregiver for the children, this shouldn’t be a controversial question. The first thing to know is that Florida no longer awards custody […]