You love your child, but you believe that because you're male, you'll have a harder time getting the custody rights you want. Fortunately, the courts are not supposed to be biased, so there should be no obvious preference for the mother. As a father to your child, you have every right to pursue custody and visitation rights.
1 child and 3 parents okay in Florida's book
It's possible that you want to adopt your stepchild or a child who already has two legal parents. Fortunately, Florida is one of the states where it is allowed. The state allows three parents per child, maximum.
What if my ex’s new partner is not a good person?
When you share children with an ex, a worrisome issue may arise when your ex starts dating someone and you do not like the person. Alternatively, your ex may have already been dating someone who seemed fine, but his or her personality has taken a turn for the worse.
Divorce rates are high and stressful in Florida
There is a high rate of divorce in Florida, but why? There are some things that can explain it. For example, the stress of employment and expenses plays a role in families' lives, and that stress can push a marriage over the edge. Americans feel anxiety about the political climate and a fear of violence, too, both of which can cause problems among spouses.
Teens: Divorces cause them to struggle, too
When your children are going through a divorce with you, they may appear like they can handle everything that's going on. This is especially true of teens. While you may believe your teen is mature enough to handle the divorce, there are some things you should keep in mind.
Who should take the child tax credit?
Deciding who your child will live with may have been a difficult decision to make. Now, you have more to think about. What about your taxes? You know that having a child does result in certain tax benefits.
