Florida Statute 61.30 provides the guideline calculations for determining the amount of financial support the parents are required to pay. In addition to the respective incomes of the parties, health insurance costs, daycare expenses, and tax obligations, the child support amount is largely affected by the timesharing schedule ordered by the court. Parents who exercise […]
Tag: Father’s Rights
Parental Responsibility
In Florida, parenting plans must address parental responsibility and timesharing independently. So what is parental responsibility in the eyes of Florida courts? Simply put, parental responsibility refers to the authority parents have to make decisions that affect a minor child’s life. Generically, this can refer to everything from bed times and meals to religious affiliation […]
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 […]
Child Support
Child support in Florida is a legal duty paid by both parents. The child support is not for the personal use of the receiving parent. It is the child(ren)’s money and is to be used for their use only. The parents that are involved in the divorce/paternity action do not have the right to waive […]
Legal Rights Of Military Fathers
Fighting one war is hard enough. For many military fathers in the throes of divorce, where custody proceedings can be as stressful as deployment, they’re stuck fighting two wars. One is fought for the country; the other is fought for their children. Yet, the soldier often doesn’t have a fighting chance where his children are […]
Florida Family Law FAQ’s
Fort Myers Florida family law attorney, Sam Assini answers some of your most frequently asked questions about Florida’s family law issues. If you have a question about Florida family law and your answer is not listed below, call 239-829-0166 – the staff at Men’s Rights Law Firm will help you. Florida Divorce FAQ’s 1) How […]
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 […]