Blog Category | Child custody and visitation
You separated from your ex some time ago. As you had children together, you couldn’t simply go your separate ways. You had to try to make it work as co-parents. You were able to reach an agreement on custody, and the court approved this. Unfortunately, in recent weeks, it’s become...
Children deserve to have two reliable parents in their life. When those adults end their marriage, there’s a chance that the children might not get to see one parent as often as they’d like. This might be due to the parent or the child moving out of the area. For...
Child custody issues that crop up unexpectedly can make a marital break-up intensely problematic for both parents – and the kids. If one parent decides to relocate, that can be a real stumbling block. What happens when a custodial or non-custodial parent moves away long-term or permanently because of their...
Men married to the mothers of their children have certain automatic rights in Florida, while unmarried fathers have to take special steps to protect their relationship with their children. While you can always agree to share time with your child, going to court for a custody order may be necessary....
From the time they begin considering a split until their children are adults, most parents suffer from divorce guilt even though they know they made the right decision. Many children deal with divorce well, while others become angry over what they believe is the destruction of their family. Sometimes, parents...
If you are married with children, there’s a good chance your children have no idea what life would be like if their parents were no longer together. The children have grown up with stability and confidence that both parents would be there, in the same home. When you plan to...
If you and your ex were still married, you know that you would have both worked together to choose a doctor for your child. That’s what you did when the child needed a pediatrician, and they had just been born. But both of you moved after the divorce and so...
Raising children with an ex means that there are bound to be conflicts periodically. Being able to handle these in a mature and responsible manner is imperative because your children are affected by how their parents act. When you have a co-parent who wants to argue, a lot of drama...
When you only get limited time to spend with your child, you want to make the most of it. Yet it is easy to get carried away thinking you need to fill every moment with activity and excitement. Your kids love you for who you are, not for the money...
Some parents who are going through a divorce might be accused of being abusive or having an issue that puts the children at risk. These individuals might be ordered to have supervised visitation with their children. While this might seem like a horrible experience, you can bond with the kids...
If your spouse is staying in the family home, at least for a while, as the two of you separate and begin the divorce process, you’ve probably moved into a smaller place – likely an apartment or condo. You may not need a lot of room for yourself. However, if...
The divorce process can potentially involve high levels of conflict. Often, issues such as property division and business ownership may be highly contentious. Furthermore, when children are involved, both parents may disagree about what is in the best interests of the child. However, the reality is that parents will have...
When parents split up in Florida, whether they married or not, they typically have to share parental rights and responsibilities. Time-sharing is the legal term the courts use for splitting parenting time between two adults with children in Florida. Often, the goal in a time-sharing arrangement is to give each...
Your spouse has a lot of money, and you know money talks — but does it have any real influence in family court? Will your spouse end up with custody of the kids (as they claim they will) just because they have more wealth than you? This is a common...
If you are looking for an easy formula that sets out the perfect way to share custody, you are out of luck. While a 50:50 or 80:20 split might be perfect for some couples, they could prove disastrous for others. Each situation is unique. Each parent’s need to earn money...
Gender is something that can be considered in child custody cases. If you look at the lists of issues that the courts consider when determining what is in the child’s best interests, they may consider the gender of the child and of the parents. They know this plays a role....
Some divorce proceedings can get messy, and, in most instances, children are in the eye of this storm. However, things are likely to turn out differently if one party is aware of the legalities that surround divorce. Read on to find out how to avoid a nasty custody fight in...
Some divorce proceedings can get messy, and, in most instances, children are in the eye of this storm. However, things are likely to turn out differently if one party is aware of the legalities that surround divorce. Read on to find out how to avoid a nasty custody fight in...
You know that you have been drinking and drugging way too much lately. In fact, you privately worry that you might have crossed the line from partying to full-on addiction. You try to rationalize your drug and alcohol use because your pending divorce has been very stressful on you. Getting...
If you never got married to the mother of your child, your whole relationship may have been somewhat informal. It may seem logical for your custody agreements to be informal as well. You might agree to pay her a certain amount out of every paycheck that you receive and to...
Life isn’t always as perfect as we’d like it to be. In some cases, a crisis will occur that impacts everyone in the family. When parents are divorced or simply no longer in a relationship, navigating through a crisis can be a real challenge. Your children will benefit greatly if...
You have a criminal record because of something that happened a decade ago. You spent a year in jail. You’ve now been out for so long that it almost feels like another life. After getting out, you met your partner, got married and had a child. Everything seemed like it...
You love your child, but you’ve had a hard time being part of their life. You had a falling out with your child’s mother, and ever since, she has used your child as leverage. Without giving her the things she wants, you never get the chance to see your child....
Children whose parents live in the same home probably don’t know anything about what life would be like if their parents divorce. These kids have the stability of knowing that they’ll have both parents around in the house. Even when things aren’t perfect, the children will probably still look for...
If you are soon to divorce, you will need to understand what happens to your property. Each state has different laws regarding how they classify assets and how they split them. How does Florida categorize marital property? Florida considers two types of assets: marital and non-marital. Marital assets: Those acquired...
Parents all across Florida are raising a child with an ex. This arrangement may be best for the child, but it can be tough on parents, particularly parents who do not get along or trust each other. In this situation, one common issue is when a parent refuses to let...
Supervised visitation seems on the surface like a kind of punishment for one parent. In reality, however, supervised visitation benefits both the parent who gets it and the children they spend time with during that visitation. The family courts in Florida may order supervised visitation for a number of reasons....
