Category: Child Custody

In Florida, supervised visitation, known as supervised time-sharing, is ordered when the court believes a child’s safety is at risk. A parent can petition to modify the arrangement by showing a substantial, material, and unanticipated change in circumstances and that modification is in the child’s best interests.

In Florida, remarriage alone does not change a custody order. But if your new marriage involves relocation, a spouse with a criminal background, or changes to your child’s routine, it could trigger a modification request.

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When a child has special needs, divorce or separation can feel like an entirely different world compared to standard custody cases. Imagine a mother in Orlando navigating shared parenting for her son with autism — between therapy appointments, a strict daily routine, and specialized medical equipment, every decision feels high-stakes. For families...

When parents cannot agree on what is best for their child during a time-sharing dispute, the Florida term for custody, emotions often run high, and communication can break down completely. In particularly contentious situations, Florida family courts may appoint a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) to represent the child’s best interests. For...

Divorce can be an emotionally and legally complex process, particularly when children are involved. For parents of adopted children, the custody battle may raise unique legal questions and concerns. At Orlando Family Team, we understand that adopted children are just as much a part of the family as biological children, and...