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,...
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 you spend on them or...
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,...
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 you’re...
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...
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...
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 -- but mistaken --...
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...
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...
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...
