David Scott P.A. Blog
Child Custody for Same-Sex Parents
Determining child custody in divorce is often a stressful, emotional, and just plain difficult task for parents. Up until recently, things were even more complicated for those people in a same-sex relationship who had children.…
After Mom’s DUI, Dad Wins Custody of Daughter, Sons’ Remains
All too often, we are reminded that drinking and driving poses a serious risk to our safety, the safety of our loved ones, and the safety of everyone else on the road. A recent tragedy…
Family Law: What Rights Do Florida Grandparents Have?
Family situations can get complicated, and sometimes a parent might restrict visits between grandparents and grandchildren. Is this legal? Can grandparents fight back? If you’ve ever wondered what visitation rights Florida grandparents have, this post…
How Florida’s New Standard Parenting Time Plan Works
On January 1, 2018, a new child custody law went into effect in Florida. The intention of the law, known as the Standard Parenting Time Plan, is to streamline the sharing of parental rights between…
The 4 Types of Custody in Florida
Child custody laws can be confusing, especially because those who need to learn about child custody are often in already in stressed, emotionally tense positions. But when disputes arise from divorce or other family related…
Divorce: Marital vs. Non-Marital Property
If you’re getting a divorce, there are numerous things you need to consider about your children, finances, and property. And when it comes to property, there’s a big difference between marital property and non-marital property.…
Should You Move Out of Your House While Divorcing in Florida?
Opinions are mixed on whether it’s best to move out or stay put when you are divorcing in Florida. In this post, we’ll show you the pros and cons and tell you how a qualified…
What Is Florida’s “Responsible Parent Act”?
When the court orders a parent to pay child support, that parent is bound by a legal agreement to do just that. Failing to meet the agreement may result in contempt of court charges and…
5 Ways That Paternity Can Be Established in Florida
As the father of a child or children, you have a lot of responsibilities. The emotional and mental labor that comes with being a parent makes it one of the hardest jobs in the world.…
What Floridians Can Do About Paternity Fraud
Having a child is generally one of the most momentous and exciting occasions in your life, but for some fathers, it can be an ongoing nightmare. Paternity fraud is a devastating problem in Florida family…
Four Types of Tests Used to Prove Paternity
For a child to have a legal father in Florida, the mother must be married at the time of birth or an acknowledgement of paternity must be signed by both parents at the hospital. Otherwise,…
Child Support in Florida: What You Need to Know Now
Though child support orders and enforcement have been less than effective in the past, Florida laws have finally helped structure and regulate more consistent child support provisions. In terms of parental rights and child support,…