What was once known as child custody and visitation in family law cases has changed much over the years. Even the terms custody and visitation have changed, in fact, they are no longer used. Since 2011, the Florida courts employ the terms parental responsibility and parental time sharing to describe what most of the general public still refer to as child custody and visitation. In Florida, except in rare instances, no parent is completely cut off from parental responsibility and time … [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...]
