Category Archives: Child Custody

While going through a divorce in Davie is certainly difficult, many of the clients that we here at The Minaya Law Offices, PLLC have worked with have seen this process free them from toxic (and in some cases, even abusive) relationships. If your relationship with your ex-spouse had reached such a point, then you mayContinue reading “Requesting monitored custody exchanges”

When parents separate or file for divorce, they often create a parenting schedule to ensure their children are able to spend time with each parent. While many people in Florida and across the country believe that spending time with both parents is equally important, studies actually show how critical a fathers involvement in a child’sContinue reading “The importance of fathers in a child’s development”

Parenting following a divorce in Plantation can be challenging, particularly for those whose custody has been limited by their divorce decrees. Most who are in this situation look for ways that they can maximize the time they have with their kids. Some allow this ambition to prompt them to fill their parenting time with activities andContinue reading “The dangers of becoming a Disneyland dad”

Divorce can be stressful for any Floridian, but for the average resident in particular, such a process can be mentally, physically and financially taxing. This is especially true for many who have children, as deciding child custody arrangements can take a considerable amount of time and dedication. Some parents refuse to accept court orders forContinue reading “Keeping children in mind during divorce”

For divorced families, the holiday season can be difficult. Tensions between parents can often contribute to a toxic atmosphere that can spoil the festivities for all. Some might suggest that it is best to avoid such tension and only allow children to spend the holidays with one parent. Yet recent studies imply that line ofContinue reading “Sharing custody time on holidays”

Florida law expressly notes that you, as parent of the child, have the same rights as the child’s other parent to access your child’s records from many sources. This right extends to both parents unless a court has specifically taken that right away. Section 61.13(c)3 of the Florida statutes prescribe this right. 61.13 is aContinue reading “Do I have a right to see my child’s records?”

Children in Florida whose parents are going through a divorce need as much emotional support as they can get. While the majority of this support should come from their parents, other members of the immediate family should play a role as well. According to The Attached Family, grandparents may have enough positive influence on their grandchildrenContinue reading “The importance of grandparents after divorce”

After you go through a divorce in Florida, it may be difficult to help your kids work through their painful emotions. The new living arrangements and family structure may be more complicated if your former spouse appears to be emotionally distant from the children and does not honor the visitation schedule. In those cases, yourContinue reading “How do I help my kids when my ex is uninvolved?”

When you received the Florida court order for your parenting plan, you and your child’s other parent became legally bound to honor it. If he or she is not letting you spend your share of the time with your child, unless there is a very good reason, you may be able to have the issueContinue reading “What if the other parent doesn’t honor our time-sharing schedule?”

You love your children more than anything. You have enjoyed raising them. You like to watch as they learn new things and explore the world. You can see their personalities developing. They surprise you with new quirks every day. You like to listen as they tell jokes and learn new stories. You are their parent.Continue reading “LGBT couples should obtain legal rights of children”