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What to do When Your Child Refuses Visitation

Written by admin on March 12, 2024. Posted in Family Law.

The emotional turmoil common with divorce typically subsides once it becomes finalized. However, divorcing couples with children may face ongoing and future turmoil relating to child custody. Whether developed by the parents or family court, parenting agreements designed to conform to Florida Statute 61.13—“Support of children; parenting and time-sharing”—must account for the best interest of the child(ren). In most cases, parents accept and abide by the time-sharing rights established by a parental agreement. But what should a parent do if a child decides that visitation isn’t in their best...

We’re Head Over Heels in Love: Why Should We Get a Prenup?

Written by admin on February 20, 2024. Posted in Family Law.

“We have the greatest prenuptial agreement in the world. It’s called love.” —Gene Perret

Navigating Time-Sharing and Child Custody in Florida: What Every Parent Should Know

Written by admin on September 13, 2023. Posted in Family Law.

The family law attorneys at Tallahassee’s Cowhey + Ward know that child custody and time sharing are among the most complex and emotionally charged issues addressed by the Florida Family Court system. As such, if you’re a parent facing a child custody case in family court, you must understand the critical aspects of child custody law to ensure that your child’s best interests are met. This article provides essential information that can help you navigate the child custody legal process in Florida.

Debunking the Five Most Common Myths About Florida Family Law Proceedings

Written by admin on August 15, 2023. Posted in Family Law.

Whether marriage dissolution, child custody, or any family-oriented issue, anyone seeking resolution in the Florida Family Court system often begins the process at a disadvantage. In addition to the likely unfamiliarity with family law and legal procedures, you must usually contend with the emotional stress arising from the issue(s).

Florida Family Law Matters: Choosing the Right Attorney for Your Legal Needs

Written by admin on July 11, 2023. Posted in Family Law.

Everyone knows that a skilled attorney can prove instrumental in securing favorable outcomes in criminal and civil court. But what about family law court? Other than contested divorces and contentious child custody issues, do you really need a lawyer?

Florida Child Custody Proceedings—How Children’s Preferences May Affect the Outcome

Written by admin on July 18, 2022. Posted in Family Law.

Among the numerous challenges that arise when a couple separates or divorces, the issue of child custody often proves the most contentious. Splitting up the furniture and other possessions is difficult enough, but the powerful emotional bond between parent and child can make child custody decisions exceptionally tumultuous.

The Different Aspects of Family Law in Florida

Written by admin on January 10, 2022. Posted in Family Law.

If you’re looking for legal representation in a family law case in the Tallahassee area you should consult with Cowhey + Ward Attorneys at Law. The firm’s attorney Adam Cowhey takes a hands-on and passionate approach to every element of each family law case. He has extensive experience guiding clients through divorce proceedings and related civil cases heard before the Florida Family Court system. Additionally, Mr. Cowhey is a member of the Florida Family Law Rules Committee, which provides him additional insights into the practice of family law in the state, as well as the most up-to-date...

Video // When Does Child Support End?

Written by Adam Cowhey on October 2, 2017. Posted in Adam Cowhey, Family Law.

CW_LAW VLOG CHILD SUPPORT ENDS_ADAM COWHEY_VN_V01 from Compass Marketing & Consulting on Vimeo. All parents have an obligation to support their children, whether married or not. If separated or divorced, the noncustodial parent is often ordered to make child support payments either directly to the custodial parent or through the state. The amount paid is generally based on the number of children, the respective incomes of both parents and the degree of parenting time though other statutory factors are considered. Under Florida law, child support typically ends when the child turns 18 but...

Video // How Florida Courts Determine Parenting Plans

Written by Adam Cowhey on July 7, 2017. Posted in Adam Cowhey, Family Law.

Few issues are more wrenching in a divorce than those concerning child custody and time-share arrangements. Divorcing parents may want joint physical custody or primary physical custody. This all depends on if an agreement can be made over summer schedules, school breaks, weekdays and weekends, pickups, and other logistical arrangements. To help avoid uncertainty and chaos in some instances, the Florida courts require the parents to create a parenting plan to resolve these issues. In any divorce, it is to the benefit of all parties to work out their differences short of litigation. This minimizes...

Video // Types of Alimony and Considerations in Calculating Payments

Written by Adam Cowhey on June 22, 2017. Posted in Adam Cowhey, Family Law.

A dissolution can mean a drastic change in the parties’ social situation and financial status. Family friends may take sides, and routines regarding vacations and holidays will change as will the time spent with children. If the household depended on two incomes, that can prompt the sale of the marital home in some cases and a move to a smaller home or rental unit. For a party who has fewer financial resources than the other spouse or who may not be working, the breakup can be frightening. To alleviate and remedy an unfair financial situation, alimony in a divorce case may be awarded. Many...