by Mercedes R. Wechsler, P.A. | Jun 24, 2016 | Child Custody, Firm News
Despite the irreconcilable differences that may lead Florida couples down the path of divorce, nearly all parties will usually agree they want the best for their kids. When considering the best interests of children, it is crucial to understand the significant impact...
by Mercedes R. Wechsler, P.A. | Mar 31, 2016 | Child Custody, Firm News
Among the many effects military service can have on the lives of those in uniform, the potential impact on their families is perhaps the most burdensome. Deployments not only could strain family bonds but also could open the door for a possible custody dispute....
by Mercedes R. Wechsler, P.A. | Mar 3, 2016 | Child Custody, Firm News
When Florida couples with children divorce, a judge is required to use certain statutory factors to determine how the children will spend their time with each parent. The ultimate goal for the judge is to apply these factors to determine what resulting situation will...
by Mercedes R. Wechsler, P.A. | Feb 18, 2016 | Child Custody, Firm News
When a couple divorces or needs to set up a legal framework to determine who is responsible for their children after they part ways, a child custody arrangement is usually the first step. This arrangement is made to determine who has the children and when, as well as...
by Mercedes R. Wechsler, P.A. | Jan 1, 2016 | Child Custody, Firm News
When couples with children divorce, many people may assume that the parents will separate and maintain their own households while the children are shuttled between the two. However, this is not always the case. According to Psychology Today, a new trend in...
by Mercedes R. Wechsler, P.A. | Nov 19, 2015 | Child Custody, Firm News
If you have a child and are in the middle of a divorce, you may need to decide whether or not you will ask for joint custody. Joint custody, which is known as time-sharing in the Florida Statutes, dictates who will have responsibility for taking care of your child, as...
by Mercedes R. Wechsler, P.A. | Oct 20, 2015 | Child Custody, Firm News
In addition to dealing with property division, child custody, visitation rights and other decisions when going through a divorce, Florida parents must also help their children directly. Each child will have a unique reaction to and understanding of a parents’...
by Mercedes R. Wechsler, P.A. | Oct 4, 2015 | Child Custody, Firm News
In Florida, there are laws designed to keep children safe. For example, child custody rights may be lost if a parent shows signs of abusing or neglecting their children, even if the instance of abuse or neglect is not considered “extreme”. This is the case...
by Mercedes R. Wechsler, P.A. | Sep 22, 2015 | Child Custody, Firm News
It’s a scary situation to think about. All of the rulings have been passed, the court has said its final word on child custody, but the other parent is not satisfied and decides to take matters into their own hand by abducting your child and absconding to...
by Mercedes R. Wechsler, P.A. | Sep 6, 2015 | Child Custody, Firm News
Child custody laws in any state can be tricky, including Florida. Though child custody is often associated with a couple that is going into divorce proceedings, that is not always the case. Custody battles can be fought without divorce being involved, and these...