Can A Child Decide Which Parent To Live With In Melbourne, Florida? – Series Recap

by Lindsey Sharp | Oct 29, 2021 | Child Custody

This is the final post in a series of articles discussing when Florida Courts will defer to the wishes of a child regarding custody and visitation with their parents. As discussed throughout this series, divorcing parents are often misinformed about this subject....

How A Melbourne Parent Should Handle A Florida Child’s Refusal To Comply With A Custody Order

by Lindsey Sharp | Oct 1, 2021 | Child Custody

This is the next post in a series of articles discussing how a child’s preference regarding custody and visitation may impact the Court’s decisions on such matters in Melbourne, Florida. Our previous post discussed how a parent may challenge their co-parent’s request...

Challenging A Melbourne Parent’s Request To Consider A Child’s Preference In Florida Custody Disputes

by Lindsey Sharp | Oct 1, 2021 | Child Custody

This is the next post in a series of articles discussing how a child’s preferences about living arrangements may impact custody and visitation disputes in Melbourne, Florida. Our previous article addressed when the Court will disregard the opinion of a child in a...

When Florida Courts Will Consider A Child’s Preference In Melbourne Custody Matters

by Lindsey Sharp | Oct 1, 2021 | Child Custody

This is the next post in a series of articles discussing how a child’s preferences about living arrangements may impact custody matters in Melbourne, Florida. Our previous post addressed a common question asked by many parents: “at what age can a child refuse...

At What Age Can A Melbourne, Florida Child Refuse Visitation With A Parent?

by Lindsey Sharp | Oct 1, 2021 | Child Custody

This is the next post in a series of articles discussing when Melbourne, Florida Courts will defer to the wishes of a child regarding custody and visitation with their parents. Our previous post provided an overview of the topics to be discussed throughout this...

Can A Child Decide Which Parent To Live With In Melbourne, Florida? – Series Overview

by Lindsey Sharp | Aug 30, 2021 | Child Custody

This is the first post in a series of articles discussing when Florida courts will defer to the wishes of a child regarding custody and visitation with their parents. We are asked this question often by clients who are going through a divorce or wish to modify an...