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Author: MaryCatherine Crock, Daytona Family Lawyer

Chapter 751 of Florida Statutes dictates the requirements for legal and temporary custody of a minor child by an extended family member. As reflected in Chapter 751, many minor children live with and are cared for by members of their extended families. However, what happens when that family member needs to take extended care of a minor child?
By Attorney MaryCatherine Crock, Volusia County Family Lawyer
Florida Statutes create the guidelines for requesting emergent relief from the court with regard to the emergency pick up of a minor child from the other parent and other emergent relief, such as emergency requests for temporary time-sharing suspensions, temporary suspensions of contact with the minor child/ren, etc. However, qualifying circumstances are extremely limited.
By MaryCatherine Crock, Daytona Family Lawyer

Florida Statutes create the guidelines for establishing the child support obligations from one parent to the other, but what happens if the obligated parent doesn’t use their allotted time-sharing? Florida Statute Chapter 61 establishes the ramifications for those who are ordered to pay child support but don’t use their allotted time-sharing with the child/ren. Essentially, […]

By MaryCatherine Crock, Daytona Family Lawyer

Florida Statutes create the guidelines for requesting emergent relief from the Court with regard to the emergency pick up of a minor child from the other parent. However, qualifying circumstances are extremely limited. An emergency motion for pick up is required to be verified by the filing party. This means that it must be sworn […]

By MaryCatherine Crock, Daytona Family Lawyer
back-to-school-curriculars

Florida Statutes create the guidelines for establishing parenting plans within the best interests of the child/ren. However, there are provisions that can accommodate what the statute fails to address and assist parties moving forward. An example of that type of provision is how to manage the decision making that comes with your child’s after school […]

By MaryCatherine Crock, Daytona Family Lawyer

Florida Statutes create the guidelines for establishing parenting plans within the best interests of the child/ren. However, there are some frequent provisions that can be put in place that arent always spelled out within the statute. An example of that type of provision is the right of first refusal. The right of first refusal is […]

By MaryCatherine Crock, Daytona Family Lawyer
Devil is in the details

The Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure establish the guidelines and rules for the discovery process in any family law matter. The rules include what may or may not need to be disclosed, what remedies one can seek for discovery violations or protective orders, and some other niche issues which may come about in a […]

By MaryCatherine Crock, Daytona Family Lawyer
The Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure establish the guidelines and rules for the discovery process in any family law matter. The rules include what may or may not need to be disclosed, what remedies one can seek for discovery violations or protective orders, and some other niche issues which may come about in a family law case with regard to discovery.
By MaryCatherine Crock, Daytona Family Lawyer
Florida Statutes create the guidelines for establishing the child support obligations from one parent to the other, but what happens if the obligated parent remarries? Is the new spouse responsible for child support? Will the new spouse’s income be considered in modifying the child support amount?
By MaryCatherine Crock, Daytona Family Lawyer
Beginning January 2025, a new law in Florida will regulate minors' access to social media and online content. This legislation prohibits children under 14 from creating social media accounts and requires parental consent for 14- and 15-year-olds. The law also requires that platforms verify users' ages in order to access pornographic material.
By MaryCatherine Crock, Daytona Family Lawyer