When parents in Florida divorce or break up, they generally need to figure out a way to share their parental responsibilities. Typically, the negotiation of a parenting plan will focus heavily on time-sharing matters. Yet, the solutions crafted by a child’s parents or...
A divorce or a breakup wherein the couple shares underage children will typically conclude with a court-ordered child custody arrangement, including a parenting plan. Because these orders are legally enforceable, both you and your child’s other parent will be held to...
Circumstances may have changed since a family court issued custody orders, and you may be concerned about the welfare of your children. Fortunately, you can petition the court to modify the existing custody arrangement if you and your co-parent cannot agree on how to...
Your child looks forward to their birthday all year long. Usually, the whole family gathers to celebrate and shower them with presents and lots of love. This year, however, things are different because of your divorce. Now, you’re trying to figure out how can you make...
Parents’ behavior can immensely affect the outcome of a child custody case. Whereas the courts encourage parents to come up with custody and parenting plans of their preference, it is important to note that the court must validate any arrangement arrived at. And that...
If you’ve heard the term “parental kidnapping” being used before, you may have an idea about what it means or what situations it covers. Parental kidnapping can be may things, though, including violating your custody order and taking your child somewhere you weren’t...
Your parenting plan or custody order is the rulebook for sharing parental rights and responsibilities. There will be guidance about time-sharing and also how you split decision-making authority. You should follow the parenting plan and communicate as soon as possible...
You may think that it’s easier for kids to go through a parental divorce when they have siblings – particularly if they’re close in age. An only child may feel like no one understands what they’re feeling or going through. Siblings can support each other through all...
Substance abuse issues like alcoholism and drug abuse are contributing factors in many divorces. When a couple has children, divorce often means the parent who’s struggling with alcohol and/or drugs gets only minimal custody or visitation rights. That doesn’t have to...