Both physical and legal custody need to be finalized in the divorce process. Physical custody refers to where the child will live. Legal custody refers to which parent gets to make important legal decisions for the child, such as medical, school, and religious decisions. If th...

The first holiday season after a divorce can prove to be incredibly difficult for both former spouses as well as their children. Some tips on how to make the holiday season less stressful after a divorce include: Agree on a visitation schedule Surprise the children and more If...

A parenting plan describes which parent will be responsible for certain aspects of a child’s life. Whether it is sufficient under Florida law will always depend on what is in the best interests of the child. Creating a comprehensive plan will make joint-parenting much easier t...

The Florida courts are also very aware that sometimes the best homes aren’t the ones with the most money. So, if you are a father and looking to get full custody, here are some criteria to keep in mind: Your relationship with your children Mental and physical health Moral fitn...

Co-parenting effectively begins by drafting a plan that accounts for all issues that could affect the children, both today and in the future. This includes: Parenting time Parental decision-making authority Religious upbringing School schedules Educational preferences and more...

Take legal action as soon as your circumstances change and you’re no longer capable of paying the current child support amount (or you know beforehand that they will change soon), as you may still owe the unpaid amount that should have been paid earlier. Consult a child suppor...

Gustavo E. Frances is a Fort Lauderdale child custody lawyer at The Law Office Of Gustavo E. Frances, P.A. He has helped many people develop fair parenting plans, visitation, and time-sharing agreements. To learn more, contact his Fort Lauderdale office today for a free initia...