Florida law generally presumes that equal time-sharing between parents is in a child's best interest. But as any parent going through a divorce knows, life is rarely that simple. At Hoffman, Larin & Agnetti, we understand that every family is unique. That's why we're here to shed light on when...
How Florida Courts Decide Custody: Debunking Common Myths About Time-Sharing and Child Support
When it comes to divorce or separation, one of the most emotionally charged and misunderstood aspects is child custody and time-sharing. Many parents entering the legal process in Florida have preconceived notions about how custody is decided and what time-sharing means. This confusion is understandable—family law can be complex,...
CHILD SUPPORT IN FLORIDA: THE DOLLARS AND ‘CENTS’ OF IT ALL
This is an update on "Child Support in Florida: What, When and How Much" dated 6/21/21. Parents have a duty to support their dependent children until they turn 18, or 19 if they are still in high school. But they don't get to decide how much to pay; Child support...
ESTABLISHING PATERNITY UNDER FLORIDA LAW
HOW IS PATERNITY DETERMINED IN FLORIDA? If a mother is married, the mother's husband at birth is the legal father of the child. If the mother is unmarried when the child is born, but later marries the child's father, the husband becomes the legal father. But if the child is...
CHILD SUPPORT IN FLORIDA – WHAT, WHEN AND HOW MUCH
Every parent has a fundamental obligation to support his or her minor or legally dependent child. BUT WHO GETS TO DECIDE WHAT, WHEN AND HOW MUCH? Florida has created a process that simplifies the process of determining child support so that parents can avoid the need for litigation. This system...