On behalf of J. Melanie Slaughter, P.A. | Aug 17, 2020 | Child Custody
In most cases where parents in the Ocala area are raising children while living apart, the courts will try to get the parents to work together so both parents can have a meaningful relationship with their children. This is one reason why the courts of Central Florida...
On behalf of J. Melanie Slaughter, P.A. | Aug 4, 2020 | Child Custody
Parenting is not always an easy job in Florida. Parents need to make many different decisions for their children, ensure the children are following the rules and making good decisions to help themselves along the way. When parents are married, the discussions about...
On behalf of J. Melanie Slaughter, P.A. | Aug 3, 2020 | Child Custody
When parents dissolve their marriage or divorce, they must formulate a plan to take care for their children. A parenting plan is an important part of child custody in Florida. Details of plan These plans set forth the details of parenting before, during and after the...
On behalf of J. Melanie Slaughter, P.A. | Mar 3, 2020 | Child Custody
For parents facing child custody concerns in Florida, it can be helpful to be familiar with the child custody process and how it works. Understanding how child custody is determined in Florida can help parents reach a child custody arrangement that is best for their...
On behalf of J. Melanie Slaughter, P.A. | Dec 11, 2019 | Child Custody
Quite a few Florida parents have made an appearance in a family court at one time or another. Child custody cases are not uncommon by any means, though each case, much like each family, is unique. Before a child custody case is adjudicated and a custody...
On behalf of J. Melanie Slaughter, P.A. | Nov 14, 2019 | Child Custody
The holiday season has officially begun, and Florida families probably have quite a few events on the calendar in the next several weeks. In addition to traditional holidays, it is not uncommon for children to have special occasions at school or an extracurricular...
On behalf of J. Melanie Slaughter, P.A. | Oct 3, 2019 | Child Custody
Florida parents may be able to recall a situation in which frustration was felt toward another parent or legal guardian. Though it might be tempting to dig up dirt or give a court reason to decide in your favor, parents should be aware that if allegations made during...
On behalf of J. Melanie Slaughter, P.A. | Aug 8, 2019 | Child Custody
A panel of experts was recently assembled to look into a growing problem for families in Florida. Children in Florida and several other states are having trouble gaining access to proper mental health care. While one might think a family that cannot afford such care...
On behalf of J. Melanie Slaughter, P.A. | May 29, 2019 | Child Custody
Sometimes, home life can get a bit chaotic. If a Florida parent finds him- or herself in a position where the home environment is unraveling, it may be a good idea to ask for help. If authorities begin to suspect that a child is in a situation that could be described...
On behalf of J. Melanie Slaughter, P.A. | Apr 17, 2019 | Child Custody
Florida parents know that when it comes to making plans involving children, it can be difficult to stick to the proposed itinerary. Parents should be aware, however, that when it comes to child custody orders, a parent can get in big trouble for revamping the schedule...
