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Keep Your Contact Information Current with the Clerk of the Court, Even After Your Family Law Case is Closed

July 13, 2011/0 Comments/in Divorce //Tags: 13th Judicial Circuit, 6th Judicial Circuit, alimony, divorce, family law procedure, Hillsborough County, marital settlement agreement, modification of final judgment, parenting plan, Pasco County, service of processby Adam B. Cordover, Attorney-at-Law

Let’s start with a simple proposition: Each party involved in a family law case should make sure that the clerk of the court has updated contact information for that party. It seems easy, but taking this small step could prevent big headaches in the future.

I have heard of cases where a party has moved in the middle of the case, did not inform anyone, then complained afterwards that he had not received notice of an important hearing. I also have seen cases where a petitioner (the party initiating the case) provides the clerk with the wrong address for the respondent (the party responding to the petition), and the clerk sends information to the incorrect address for the entire duration of the case.

I have even encountered this scenario: Parties get divorced. In the final judgment, Husband is required to pay Wife alimony. After the divorce, Wife moves to a different apartment in the same apartment complex. Husband sends alimony payments to Wife’s old address, but they get delivered to the new addressed because Postal Worker knows and likes Wife (and especially the gift certificates to Best Buy that Wife gives to Postal Worker each Christmas).

Will Collaborative Divorce Work in Your Case?

July 12, 2011/0 Comments/in Collaborative Divorce //Tags: child custody, collaborative divorce, Collaborative Law, divorce, parental responsibility, parenting plan, time-sharingby Adam B. Cordover, Attorney-at-Law

The collaborative law process may not be for every case. The Collaborative Divorce Institute of Tampa Bay has some suggestions to help you determine whether the collaborative approach is right for you:

Perhaps you are ready for a divorce but are unsure of whether to approach the matter using the traditional court-based solution or whether you should turn to the new growing phenomenon of Collaborative Divorce. How do you know if this alternative is right for you?

If you wish and are able to:

Maintain a tone of respect, even when facing a difficult decision or disagreement.

Prioritize the needs of your children.

Listen objectively and consider the needs of you and your spouse equally.

Work to devise creative and unique solutions to your issues.

Plan for the future by reaching beyond your current frustration.

Behave ethically when interacting with your spouse and other Collaborative professionals.

Maintain control of the divorce process and not relegate it to the courts if a difficult situation arises.

Then Collaborative Divorce is a workable option for you. If this sounds like a comfortable solution for you we suggest you talk to a Collaborative lawyer or other Collaborative professional about your situation so they may help you make your final decision.

Attorney Adam B. Cordover has completed advanced training in interdisciplinary collaborative family law and is a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals and the Collaborative Divorce Institute of Tampa Bay.

If you wish to schedule a consultation with a collaborative lawyer, call The Law Firm of Adam B. Cordover, P.A., at 813-443-0615 or fill out our contact form.

Video: Collaborative Divorce Discussed on the Today Show

June 14, 2011/0 Comments/in Collaborative Divorce //Tags: child custody, collaborative divorce, Collaborative Law, collaborative practice, divorce, parental responsibility, parenting plan, time-sharingby Adam B. Cordover, Attorney-at-Law

In the video below, collaborative divorce is discussed on NBC’s Today Show. A couple and their attorneys delve into the benefits and process of this innovative type of family law practice:

As alluded to above, collaborative divorce is a team-centric model. It is ideal for cases in which children are involved, as the collaborative team focuses on finding ways to maintain civility and a modicum of normality in difficult times. Clients are in control of the process, as it is outside of the court system and that institution’s often-times rigid schedules and procedures. Further, privacy is maintained because discussions are confidential and held within private offices rather than in open court.

If you have questions regarding collaborative divorce and wish to speak with a Tampa Bay attorney, call The Law Firm of Adam B. Cordover, P.A., at (813) 443-0615 or visit fill out our contact form.

Is Florida the Correct State for My Child Custody Issue?

May 15, 2011/0 Comments/in Divorce //Tags: child custody, concurrent custody, divorce, jurisdiction, parental responsibility, parenting plan, paternity, relocation, temporary child custody, termination of parental rights, time-sharing, UCCJEAby Adam B. Cordover, Attorney-at-Law

Under chapter 61, Florida Statutes, a Florida court generally has jurisdiction for a new custody case (such as (i) divorce involving children’s issues/parenting plan, (ii) paternity/ establishment of time-sharing schedule, or (iii) temporary or concurrent custody of a child by a relative) only if one of the following is true:

The child has lived in Florida for at least six months immediately prior to the case being filed (even if the child is or has been temporarily absent from Florida);
The child has moved from Florida within the past six months, but prior to that lived in Florida for at least six months; or
No other state or country has jurisdiction over the child (or the court of the child’s home state or country has declined jurisdiction) and the child has significant connections to Florida.

How Do I Discuss My Divorce With My Child?

May 1, 2011/2 Comments/in Divorce, Kids, We Tell Kids //Tags: child custody, divorce, domestic violence injunction, parental responsibility, parenting plan, separation, time-sharingby Adam B. Cordover, Attorney-at-Law

Once a couple makes the decision to separate or divorce, one of the most difficult steps will be to discuss this decision with a child. Risa Garon, a licensed clinical social worker, certified mediator, and Executive Director of the National Family Resiliency Center, Inc., provides the following advice regarding how to discuss an impending separation or divorce with a child:

1. Before you tell the children, speak to your spouse and decide what you will tell the children. Both parents should have the opportunity to speak.

2. Say what you think will be most helpful to them. Many parents want to tell exactly what happened in their adult relationship to their children. Parents can explain to their children how what they want to tell them will help them in understanding the separation.

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Hillsborough County – New Child Custody Proceedings Administrative Order

April 24, 2011/1 Comment/in Administrative Orders //Tags: 13th Judicial Circuit, adoption, child custody, dependency, divorce, enforcement, family law procedure, guardianship, Hillsborough County, parental responsibility, parenting plan, paternity, relocation, temporary child custody, termination of parental rights, time-sharing, UCCJEAby Adam B. Cordover, Attorney-at-Law

Chief Judge Manuel Menendez, Jr., of the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit (Hillsborough County) recently entered a new administrative order that pertains to child custody proceedings. Below is a summary of AO S-2011-014:

For Chapter 751 Proceedings (Temporary Custody of Minor Children by Extended Family):
1. Uncontested and Contested Proceedings: Petitions for temporary custody of a minor child by an extended family member (i.e., grandparent, aunt, uncle, cousin, etc.) must be written and signed under oath, and filed with the clerk of the court. The case will be assigned to the Family Law/Domestic Relations Division. An executed Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement (“UCCJEA”) Affidavit must be included with the petition. If the petition is being filed with the parents’ permission, written, signed, and notarized consents must be provided, unless the parents provide their consents in open court. If a petitioner is alleging that a parent has abandoned a child, the petitioner must have evidence of abandonment.
2. Pending Dependency Proceedings: If a dependency case is pending when a petition for temporary custody has been filed, the Family Law judge may transfer the petition to the Juvenile Dependency Division. Read more →

Word Cloud: Section 61.13, Florida Statutes

April 11, 2011/0 Comments/in Florida Statutes //Tags: child custody, parental responsibility, parenting plan, time-sharingby Adam B. Cordover, Attorney-at-Law

Sometimes I find it helpful to look at family law issues from a different angle, and hopefully gain a new perspective. I will be experimenting with this concept by creating word clouds from different statutes, rules, or cases.

Word clouds take the most commonly used terms from a text and resize them according to their frequency of use.

The following word cloud, created using Wordle.net, breaks down section 61.13, Florida Statutes, the main law dealing with child custody orders:

Word Cloud - Section 61.13, Florida Statutes

If you have questions regarding child custody and wish to schedule a consultation with a family law attorney in Tampa Bay, call The Law Firm of Adam B. Cordover, P.A., at (813) 443-0615.

Blog for The Law Firm of Adam B. Cordover, P.A., Featured In News Clip

April 11, 2011/1 Comment/in Family Law News //Tags: child custody, divorce, parental responsibility, parenting plan, time-sharingby Adam B. Cordover, Attorney-at-Law

Website newsy.com has featured a recent article from ABC Family Law Blog, the official blog of The Law Firm of Adam B. Cordover, P.A., in a news video. The video discusses the website Cheaterville.com.

ABC Family Law Blog Featured in News Video

Around the 1:30 mark of the video, ABC Family Law Blog is mentioned as follows:

A Florida Family Law Blog is also worried about people abusing the site— going so far as to suggest the site could interfere with custody disputes. “One of the factors in custody decisions is the ability to facilitate a close relationship between a child and his or her other parent, a scathing post on Cheaterville may be seen by a judge as antithetical to a child’s best interest.”

You can see the whole video at the following link: http://www.newsy.com/videos/welcome-to-cheaterville-cheaters-beware/.

A Parent’s Handbook for Raising Healthy Teens

April 5, 2011/0 Comments/in Divorce //Tags: child custody, parental responsibility, parenting plan, time-sharingby Adam B. Cordover, Attorney-at-Law

Thank you to Uninterrupted TV for providing a link to “Navigating the Teen Years: A Parent’s Handbook for Raising Healthy Teens.”

This pamphlet is written by the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign in cooperation with the American Academy of Pediatrics, National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, National Prevention Network, NYU Child Study Center, and Parent Corps.

Mixed Martial Artist Chuck Liddell Requests “Full Custody” of Child. What Should You Request?

April 3, 2011/0 Comments/in Divorce //Tags: child custody, domestic violence injunction, parental responsibility, parenting plan, supervised time-sharing, time-sharingby Adam B. Cordover, Attorney-at-Law

TMZ.com reports that retired mixed martial artist Chuck Liddell requested “full custody” of his child in a California courtroom:

Chuck Liddell Requests “Full Custody”

Chuck Liddell is in an L.A. courtroom asking a judge for full custody of his son, after the boy allegedly told him he didn’t want to live with his mom anymore.

Sources tell us 12-year-old Cade was visiting Chuck from Colorado, where he lives with [his] mom, Lori Geyer. Chuck claims the boy was depressed and upset and didn’t want to go back. And, Chuck says, Cade complained that he was “living with a severe toothache for 2 to 3 months.”

Chuck took Cade to a dentist, but feels his son’s “health and safety are at risk.”

Chuck’s lawyer mentioned in court the boy was allegedly abused by being forced to perform physical labor — including snow removal.

Though I frequently use the term “custody” when explaining family law issues to clients, the fact is that Florida courts no longer rule on “custody.” Instead, a Florida judge will enter an order concerning “time-sharing” and “parental responsibility.”

Though this may seem like mere semantics, it is important to know what to ask for, and what a judge will grant.

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