Navigating the Legal Landscape: A Descriptive Exploration of Recent Changes to Florida Family Law

The revisions made to Florida family law have had a significant impact on various aspects of family dynamics and legal proceedings. These changes, which came into effect as of July 1, 2023, cover areas such as paternity laws, physical custody of a child, modification of parenting plans, and alimony. This post delves into each of these revisions, examining their implications and the rationale behind them.

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custody rights - establishing paternity

Custody Rights for the Unwed Father

How an unwed Father gets custody rights over his child born out of wedlock? Part 1 of 3.

In Florida, the mother automatically has legal custody of a child born out of wedlock. Naming the father on the birth certificate does not grant them any custody rights in the State of Florida. So, where does that leave the unwed father?

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modification of a child custody order

Child Custody Modification

Florida Statute states: A determination of parental responsibility, a parenting plan, or a time-sharing schedule may not be modified without a showing of a substantial, material, and unanticipated change in circumstances and a determination that the modification of child custody is in the best interests of the child.

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Contempt of Court

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Being held in Contempt of Court is a place you never want to find yourself, especially in family law. So how do you avoid it? On the other side of things, how do you petition to have the other party held in contempt of court?