Sharing parental responsibilities after a divorce or the end of a romantic relationship is difficult. Time-sharing arrangements mean that parents will frequently see one another to exchange custody. They will often need to communicate to make decisions about issues...
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Who gets to plan your child’s birthday party after a divorce?
When you and your spouse split up custody of your child in the divorce, you want to think about how big events need to be handled. There are things that happen just once a year, and you’ll both likely want to be involved. Your child's birthday party is just one...
Keeping the kids in the family home can make divorce easier
It is well-known that children struggle emotionally when their parents divorce. The entire process is very difficult on children, especially because they lose their sense of stability and home. Trying to keep life as predictable and routine as possible can help make...
5 tips to make co-parenting easier
As divorcing parents, you will never be entirely free of each other. You still need to work together to raise your children. Co-parenting after divorce may seem a daunting prospect, especially if your divorce is conflictive. Yet, there are ways to make it easier....
Common joint custody schedules you may want to try
When Florida couples are awarded joint custody of their children, it can be a big sigh of relief for both parents. However, when it comes to working out the logistics of the joint custody agreement, it's going to take some work. While each family and their...
Why is it so important to create a detailed parenting plan?
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....
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....