Parents going through a divorce in Florida may already be familiar with the term co-parenting, which is a joint custody arrangement in which both parents actively participate in their children’s upbringing. Joint custody is typically better for kids than sole custody,...
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Tips for thriving in joint custody
There are no two ways around the fact that co-parenting in Florida is not easy. Two people who could not live together must learn to work seamlessly from a distance. However, there are some tips to incorporate to help make for a better joint custody experience....
Assessing the perception of child custody and the role of gender
There may be preconceived notions about family law in Florida. This is especially true with child custody. People might be under the impression that custody disputes are almost always decided in favor of the mother. This doesn't have to be the case, and those who want...
How can grandparents in Florida seek custody of their grandchildren?
Roughly 10% of children in the United States are being raised by a grandparent. However, in many cases, the grandparents do not have legal custody or guardianship of the child. Unfortunately, this situation leaves much to chance and could lead to disputes among family...
Strategies for creating a successful joint custody arrangement
Florida parents who have parted ways as a couple may come to an agreement that they will share custody of their children. The kids will spend time with both parents, and the parents can forge a relationship that seems as close to an intact marriage as possible....
Custodial interference probably violates your parenting plan
One of the more effective ways to create a positive co-parent relationship is to have a comprehensive parenting plan. After all, your parenting plan outlines each parent’s rights and responsibilities. Therefore, during your divorce, you should devote a significant...
Remember that divorce is hard for kids to understand
There is a common theme when you talk with children of divorce: Whether the divorce was good or bad, pretty or ugly, simple or complex, they often just struggled to understand why it was happening or why their lives had to change. One woman recounted yelling at her...
Does your health matter with child custody cases?
When you and your spouse get divorced and divide up your time with the children, the court considers many different factors. After all, their focus is on making a decision that is in the best interests of the child, and they put that ahead of the parents' desires. If...
Have you thought about nesting after divorce?
Divorce comes with a lot of potential options for your child custody situation. Maybe you get sole custody. Maybe your ex does. Maybe you have shared custody, and the children live at both homes at different times. It can get chaotic. Now, the most common way that...
Helping children adjust well to divorce
As you consider divorce, you know that it's the right option for you and your spouse, but you worry about the impact on the children. This relationship isn't just about the two of you as a couple anymore. You don't want to do something that harms your children. This...