Child support

Florida law treats men and women the same as it relates to property division, child custody or other divorce matters. Therefore, if you are a man contemplating a divorce, it may be possible to get your fair share of assets or financial support from your spouse. Of...

Obtaining child custody in Florida is challenging when you have a criminal record. In matters of child custody, what's best for the child always comes first. Your criminal record could cause the court to doubt your ability to provide good parenting. However, you can...

Members of the military are required to provide financial support for their children after a divorce or separation. This is true whether you are serving in Florida, in another state or in another country. The structure of a payment plan depends on whether a formal...

Alternating weeks has to be one of the most common custody arrangements available to Florida fathers after divorce. This is where the kids will go back and forth between parents in an even 50/50 custody split, spending seven days with one parent and seven days with...

Although no one disputes the importance of a traditional family, today’s reality means that some things need to change. Many more fathers in Florida are gaining or sharing custody and need help and support from family and community alike. Child support in Florida In...

Florida fathers who have been through a divorce with young children know the impact of child support. They can make a huge difference in caring for your child. But it can have a less positive effect on the parent who is making the payments. Child support orders can be...

Many fathers experience intense emotional court battles as they try to negotiate custody disputes. Even those who enjoy a relatively amicable relationship with their child's other parent may still deal with the emotional fall-out of custody disagreements. Florida...