By Scott Weiss, Esq. | Published May 28, 2026 | Posted in Child Custody, Family Law, Parenting Plans, Paternity, Time Sharing, Visitation | Comments Off on Different Equal Timesharing Schedules in Florida Family Law
Different Equal Timesharing Schedules in Florida Family Law
One of the most common issues parents face during a Florida divorce or paternity case is determining an appropriate timesharing schedule for their children. While many parents seek “50/50 custody,” there is often confusion about what that actually means. In Florida, equal timesharing does not necessarily require one specific schedule. There are numerous ways parents Read More
Read MoreUnderstanding the UCCJEA: Essential Guide for Parents in Multi-State Child Custody Cases
Navigating child custody across state lines can be a stressful and confusing process for parents involved in family law disputes. The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) is a crucial legal tool that helps families avoid interstate custody conflicts. As an experienced family law attorney, I’ve guided many clients through the complexities of Read More
Read MoreIf a Mother has Sufficient Financial Resources to Raise a Child, Why is it Important to Establish Paternity?
Children need more than just financial support, even when their parents never formed a permanent relationship. Having a medical history of both parents can potentially save the life of a child in an emergency. Many biological fathers have a strong interest in the lives of their children, even if they cannot contribute financially. Florida paternity Read More
Read MoreBiological Father Has Standing To Rebut Presumption That The Mother’s Husband Is The Legal Father
On June 28th, the Florida Supreme Court ruled that a biological father has standing to rebut the common law presumption that the mother’s husband is the legal father of a child born to an intact marriage. The Court ruled that the biological father must show that he has “manifested a substantial and continuing concern” for Read More
Read MoreWhat is a True “Emergency” in Family Law Cases
Everyone believes their motion deserves the immediate attention and resolution by the Court. Many self represented litigants and inexperienced attorneys believe that by filing an “Emergency Motion”, even if the issue is not a true emergency, they will receive that immediate attention and resolution. However, filing a Motion as an “Emergency” does not automatically get Read More
Read MoreWho’s Your Daddy? The Establishment of Paternity By Non-Biological Father
In the United States 40.8% of all births are to unwed mothers[1]. In the State of Florida, if the mother is not married at the time of the birth, the name of the father may not be entered on the birth certificate without the execution of an affidavit signed by both the mother and the Read More
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