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Custody & Time-Sharing

Divorce, separations, or single parent situations often result in bickering regarding where the child will live and how much time each parent will spend with the child. Well written Parenting Plans help govern this portion of the parent’s separation and often become the basis for contempt down the road. Determining what is best for the child is paramount although it is rare that the parents agree. This is where having an experienced attorney assist you along the way becomes vital in receiving the best outcome for your child.

CUSTODY & TIME-SHARING MYTHS & FAQS

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Florida Custody Attorney Atricles

When Co-Parenting Breaks Down Despite a Court Order

A Florida custody order is a legally binding document, not a suggestion. If your co-parent is missing exchanges, denying calls, or constantly violating your parenting plan, you are not powerless. Discover the strategic steps to document their noncompliance, file for contempt of court, and enforce your parental rights.

Parental Relocation in Florida What the Law Actually Requires

Florida’s relocation statute applies to any move more than 50 miles — measured in a straight line — from your child’s principal residence. Hillsborough County parents have additional notice obligations that apply even to shorter moves. Here is what you need to know before any decisions are made.

Why Time Sharing Modification Is Sometimes Safer Than Enforcement

When a court order stops working, most people assume enforcement is the answer. But sometimes, modifying the order is the safer, smarter path — and knowing the difference can protect your children, your finances, and your future.

Self-Employment and Child Support

Self-employed parents face unique rules for child support in Florida. This guide explains how courts calculate “true” income, which business deductions are actually allowed, and how “add-backs” like depreciation or personal expenses can increase your payment obligations.

What Parents Don’t Realize About Retroactive Child Support

Retroactive child support in Florida can reach back 24 months and may survive a child’s 18th birthday. Tampa parents need to understand overnights, silent orders, and income calculations before filing.

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Case Study: Because legal issues rarely stand their own

In Florida's 50/50 time-sharing norm, certain cases demand a closer look. Take scenarios where a parent's behavior, like infidelity and exposing the kids to inappropriate indiscretion, affects the children's well-being. It's not about punishing infidelity, cheating has no standing in divorce and custody trials. The issue is about protecting the children.

Brandon Legal Group specializes in these delicate situations, advocating for arrangements that prioritize children's safety and emotional health. They argue beyond conventional norms, focusing on the kids' best interests in unstable environments. Their expertise ensures that each case is evaluated on its unique circumstances, fighting for a fair and safe outcome for the children involved, proving that one size does not fit all in family law.

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OVER 50 YEARS OF COMBINED EXPERIENCE

INGRID HOOGLANDER

In 2008 after gaining years of experience under the watchful eyes of her predecessors, Ms. Hooglander opened her own private practice that has grown into what Brandon Legal Group is today.Her weight lifting and Kick Boxing training contribute to a reputation as a "force of nature" in both her personal life and her presence in the court room.

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LUKE MATTSON

Mr. Mattson found his niche in family law and has focused his practice in that area since 2000. In particular, Luke often handles matters involving divorce, time-sharing, parenting plans, child support, alimony, paternity, and civil domestic violence. Mr. Mattson might look like he’s all business, but you'd be surprised to discover the incredible fun loving attitude he brings to the practice. When outside the courtroom, Mr. Mattson can often be found watching Lightning games or riding his bike around downtown Tampa.

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