Since the holiday season will officially come to a close in just a few short weeks, it might be time to reflect on troubles you and your ex faced so you can prepare for the future. Developing a comprehensive parenting plan that contains contingencies for holidays,...
Should we “nest?”
Dealing with child custody issues can be a very long and fraught process. The good news is that, even if you and your ex-spouse are no longer married, this does not mean that you cannot have a positive parenting relationship and create a stable home for your children....
4 keys to a good custody exchange
You may think that divorce means the end of your relationship with your ex-spouse. But if you have kids, that may not be the case. The end of your marriage means the beginning of a new relationship: parenting partners. It is a difficult transition, with some of the...
Does the woman get custody?
It used to be very common for the mother of a child to automatically end up with sole custody of a child after divorce, particularly if the child was young. However, this is no longer the approach in the modern courtroom. It is actually far more common for the courts...
What you need to know about parental alienation
Custody disputes can be downright brutal. After all, if you and your former spouse cannot agree on legal custody, physical placement or support payments, you may face a great deal of uncertainty. That is, you may have to ask a judge to intervene in your custody...
Can 2 parents who don’t talk make child custody work?
When Florida parents go through a divorce, they find that some of the most difficult issues to resolve are those affecting what will happen with the children. For some families, co-parenting is a type of child custody plan that allows both parents to have a strong...
When is co-parenting the right child custody choice?
Children can suffer significant emotional harm when their parents make the choice to go through a divorce. Florida parents understand how important it is to make choices that allow for their kids' long-term success, which may influence the choices they make for child...
Reducing child custody conflict when it’s back-to-school time
The time of year when summer break is over and kids head back to school is stressful for many Florida families. It can be especially difficult for high-conflict parents who are sharing child custody. There are a few things that parents can do, even before their...
Reducing conflict in a joint child custody arrangement
When Florida parents decide to move forward with divorce, one of their main concerns is how their choice will affect the well-being of their children. Many parents choose a joint child custody plan, which means they will share parenting time and the responsibility of...
Child custody agreements and summertime complications
The summer months are busy for Florida families. Children are out of school, and they may be busy with things like camp, swim lessons, time with friends and much more. Schedules are hectic, and this can make things complicated for parents who share child custody. When...
