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What Are the Rights of the Custodial vs Non-Custodial Parent? A Child Custody Lawyer Answers

Paulette Hamilton | September 2, 2026 | Child Custody

Parents may use the terms “custodial parent” and “non-custodial parent” when talking about which parent has more time with a child. However, Florida law generally uses terms such as parental responsibility, parenting plan, and time-sharing. These terms matter because spending more nights with a child does not always give one parent full control over major […]

Ask a Child Custody Lawyer in Orlando: What Happens if I Divorce the Parent of My Stepchild?

Paulette Hamilton | August 7, 2026 | Child Custody

Divorcing a spouse is difficult enough, but it can become even more emotional when a stepchild is involved. Many stepparents develop close relationships with their stepchildren and wonder what rights they may have after the marriage ends. If you are divorcing the parent of your stepchild in Florida, understanding how the law treats these relationships […]

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