Family

Can the Court Dictate my Child’s Religion?

Can the Court Dictate my Child’s Religion?

Why the courts leave your child's religious practices off the parenting plan. In today’s modern world, people of differing religions may marry each other and raise their children according to whate...

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Where do I file a Paternity Case?

Where do I file a Paternity Case?

If you need to file a paternity case, choosing the county you live in may be your best move. A recent Fifth District Court of Appeal case dealt with the issue of where to file a paternity action. In ...

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Pet Allergies and Parenting Plans

Pet Allergies and Parenting Plans

Will my parenting plan cover my child's pet allergies? Will the court take into consideration my child’s pet allergies when crafting a parenting plan? Absolutely. In general, the court has an affir...

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What is Supervised Time Sharing and a Reunification Plan?

What is Supervised Time Sharing and a Reunification Plan?

In some child custody cases, alternative measures are taken to provide parents time with their children. What is Supervised Time Sharing? Sometimes, a family law judge will determine that a parent...

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Can My Child Be Forced To Attend an Extracurricular Activity?

Can My Child Be Forced To Attend an Extracurricular Activity?

Make sure your parenting plan is air-tight and thorough. Before beginning or challenging a custody dispute, it is important to understand what the courts can and cannot order when it comes to parenti...

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Can I take my child’s cellphone away as punishment?

Can I take my child’s cellphone away as punishment?

Is denying access to a child's phone an act of discipline or an act of theft? An interesting case was just decided in Dallas where a jury found a Father not guilty of theft for taking away his daught...

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Can My Child’s Last Name be Changed?

Can My Child’s Last Name be Changed?

While name changes during dissolution cases can be easily petitioned, name changes for minors require more cause. Generally speaking, a parent cannot simply change their child’s last name without l...

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Passports for Minor Children

Passports for Minor Children

Common questions regarding obtaining and handling a passport for your child.  Q:  Does my child need a passport to travel out of the country? A:  Yes, every minor child must have a passport in ...

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What happens to my time sharing when I am deployed?

What happens to my time sharing when I am deployed?

For parents who are going to be deployed, your timesharing rights can be reallocated.   Being next to MacDill Air Force Base means that I represent a high amount of military clients going through d...

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