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...
Child Custody And Visitation
Could your addiction prevent you from having custody of your kids?
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...
Why a verbal agreement is never good enough for custody issues
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...
How can you work with your co-parent during a crisis?
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...
Can you get child custody if you have a criminal record?
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...
3 steps that could help you resolve custody issues
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. This...
How should you tell your kids about your divorce?
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...
How is property divided in a Florida divorce?
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:...
Can my ex keep my child from me?
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...
What happens during supervised visitation in Florida?
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...