The Florida Legislature is once again considering a bill that would make sweeping changes in the areas of alimony and child custody. The bill would both end permanent alimony in the state and institute a rebuttable presumption that custody between the parents will be...
Beverly L . Brennan
Beverly L. Brennan Attorney & Counsellor at Law Naples Florida
ATTORNEY & COUNSELOR AT LAW
Tips for creating an infant visitation schedule
When parents in Florida are getting a divorce and they have a child who is an infant, figuring out a visitation schedule can be complicated. It involves balancing the physical and emotional needs of the parents and the child. It is important for the noncustodial...
Having child custody could influence a child support order
Parents in Florida and throughout the country may share legal and physical custody of their children after a divorce. If parents share physical custody of their children, it may influence the terms of a child support order. This is because child support orders are...
Parents need to take supervised visits seriously
When parents get divorced in Florida or any other state, it can take an emotional toll on their children as well. Although both parents are generally allowed to have a relationship with their kids, a parent and child may have limited time together. Therefore, it is...
Dealing with parenting long-distance after divorce
While getting a divorce and splitting custody of the children can be difficult for Florida parents, this can be even harder if they live a long distance from one another. The quantity of their time with their children may be less, but parents can focus on making sure...
Using your role as a father to improve visitation experiences
Even though you and your spouse made the decision to separate and seek a divorce in Florida, you have the unique opportunity to continue to make an impact in the lives of your children through your role as their father. Despite the changes in your personal...
The effects of disability in women on child custody
Women with mobility disabilities in Florida may worry about custodial battles if they are no longer in a relationship with their partner. This may become even worse if the father has no disabilities as they fear the court may rule in the father’s favor because...
The dirty tactic some parents use to gain custody
When fighting for custody in Florida, it is understandable that some parents may become desperate. They want to ensure they can continue to see their children. Sometimes this desperation is so strong that parents turn to underhanded tactics to either win custody or...
How can I make a solid parenting schedule?
Creating a parenting schedule can be tough for divorced couples who share custody of their kids. However, it's important that your schedule accommodates all involved, as it will be your guide when issues arise regarding scheduling and other child-rearing...
Seasonal affective disorder and child custody
There are countless factors to consider with respect to child custody and no two cases are identical. Many different aspects of a parent’s life could impact their ability to secure full or partial custody of their child, and the custody process (especially if a...
