Most divorced parents in Florida feel a great deal of concern over the well-being of their kids. Whether you're creating a parenting plan for the first time or modifying an existing one, a detailed plan can make a tremendous difference in how well your kids adapt....
child custody
Why a parenting plan is important
If you are a parent in Florida who is getting a divorce, you will probably need to agree on a plan for custody and visitation. However, co-parenting is about much more than following a schedule. You might want to consider creating a comprehensive parenting plan that...
The importance of a forensic psychologist with child custody
Child custody battles can become long and ugly, so Florida judges may decide to call in a forensic psychologist. These professionals are often beneficial to a child custody case as they help in the development of settlements and arrangements. What does the...
Tips for co-parenting
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,...
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...