A few months ago as the 2016 Florida Legislative session drew to a close, Governor Rick Scott vetoed a bill that had received strong support in both houses of the Florida Legislature. The bill, SB 688 would have required judges in divorce proceedings to begin with a premise that both parents are entitled to approximately equal time with their children. Governor Scott believes this provision is not in the best interests of the children. However, the majority of the bill dealt with the issue of … [Read more...]
The Role of a Guardian Ad Litem in Florida Child Custody Battles
During a child custody dispute, each parent usually has a representative supporting his or her side of the argument, but who will support the children's needs? There should be no dispute that children are in desperate need of support at such a difficult time. In the Pinellas region of Florida, courts often answer the call for child advocacy by appointing a Guardian Ad item, or GAL, on behalf of minor children. When parents learn that a GAL will be working with their kids, they often fear the … [Read more...]
