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What Rights do Fathers Have in Florida?

In our previous Florida Paternity FAQs post, we discussed the crisis we have on our hands, that of absentee fathers. Historically, many dads who desired a relationship with their kids were shut out by the kids’ moms, who were then backed by the legal system. The shift away from presuming mothers should be the sole […]

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Child Custody and Visitation – Have the Terms Changed in Florida?

Ever heard these terms? Child Custody Visitation Custodial Parent Non-Custodial Parent Permanent Residential Parent These are common terms used regarding divorcing parents and how they share time with their children. Not in Florida…not anymore, anyway. Out with the bad and in with the good, as they say. Back in 2008, Florida law eliminated the above […]

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Shared Parenting in Florida Divorce Cases – Part 1

If you are a Jupiter divorced parent of minor children, you are likely already familiar with the terms “timesharing” and “parenting plan”. If you’re a soon-to-be divorced Jupiter parent, you need to understand these concepts because they will be VERY important to your family for many years to come. Where did these new terms come […]

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