Categories for Child Custody

Is It Legal to Refuse a Paternity Test?

January 6, 2022

Whether you or your child’s other parent have been asked to take a DNA paternity test, it’s unfortunately the case that refusal is always a possibility. But is that legal—and what can you do about it? Testing for paternity is a smart idea, whether you’re trying to prove that someone... View Article

Factors Used to Determine if You Are Unfit for Child Custody

November 9, 2021

Deciding on a child custody arrangement can be easy, if the parents are amicable—but if one or both parents feel the other is unfit for custody, things can become significantly more difficult. Working with a child custody attorney is the best way to ensure your child’s needs and interests are... View Article

What Is a Paternity Test?

September 17, 2021

Wondering whether you’re really the father of your child? Are you a mother who wants to prove paternity in order to receive child support? If so, you’ll need a DNA paternity test. Legal paternity tests are used to establish paternity (that is, who fathered the child) so the court can... View Article

Is Florida a Mothers’ Rights State?

May 19, 2021

As a mother, you’re probably used to exerting a certain amount of control over your child’s life—with whom they spend time, where they go to school, who babysits them and more. Divorce or breakup can exacerbate these issues, especially if the father of your child doesn’t agree with your decisions.... View Article

Can a Child Choose Which Parent to Live With?

February 17, 2021

Divorce is just as hard on the children as it is on the parents, especially if there’s a custody battle involved. Child custody decisions in Tavares, FL can be difficult when your child is expressing a preference to live with their other parent, despite your personal desires or concerns. Can... View Article

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