The steps necessary to expedite a divorce can vary based on where you live and your circumstances. Sometimes, you may feel compelled to pack up and move somewhere else, but the situation can be trickier if it involves children. In Florida, some laws might take effect...
Child Custody
Bird nesting works for some families after divorce
Divorcing in Florida when one has minor children can come with many concerns about how best to share parenting responsibilities in a way that minimizes the stress on the kids. Sharing custody and splitting parenting time is not always easy and moving back and forth...
Preparing for the challenges of co-parenting
Divorce can cause many emotions for the entire family, but often, the children are the most affected. When parents divorce, children may feel unsure about their future with all the inevitable life changes that happen. Moving to a new home, going back and forth from...
The role of the custodial parent
One of the most important factors for divorcing parents is to ensure they allow their kids to have as much stability and security as possible. There is no single perfect way to accomplish this goal, but one helpful step is to understand custody terms and what they...
Florida co-parenting and how to make it a success
Divorced parents in Florida often choose to co-parent their children. The arrangement requires divorced parents to work together to raise their children. This eliminates having one parent act as the primary caregiver. Parents often find this challenging, but the goal...
Crafting a detailed custody agreement
Custody agreements can be thought of as the parenting manual for divorced parents. However, if it is vague, instead of easing the tension between parents, it can contribute to more conflict and confusion. Flolrida parents, however, can craft a detailed custody...
Can child custody be affected when a parent has an addiction?
Many Florida residents struggle with substance abuse problems. Those who are parents might find their lives turned upside down if the other parent deems them a danger to their child. Parents with alcohol or drug issues can find their custody impacted. How the court...
What is the non-custodial parent’s rights to visitation?
Florida parents who are no longer together have certain rights when it comes to their minor children. If one party is a non-custodial parent, they often get visitation rights. How visitation is determined When one parent is given physical and legal custody of the...
Everything you need to know about parenting agreements
If you are getting divorced in Florida, one of the most important things that you may need to figure out is child custody. This can be a difficult process, and it is important to have a parenting agreement in place that outlines how you will share custody of your...
Summer custody schedules might be different
Those who are newly separated or divorced may want to pay attention to the summer schedule, which may be somewhat different from the Florida school-year schedule. Although summer may have begun, you or your spouse (ex) may have vacation time planned or camp plans for...