Divorcing parents often worry their children will feel responsible for what happened, and custody disputes can add to this worry. When children are at the center of a custody conflict, they may feel as though they are at fault for what is happening. Working to resolve...
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When it comes to custody, does your child’s opinion matter?
If you are a parent, you undoubtedly recognized early that your son or daughter has some strong opinions about what he or she likes and dislikes. While it may be beneficial to allow your child to make some decisions, you often have to override these decisions to...
When can you modify a parenting plan in Florida?
You may have options if a parenting plan no longer works for your family. However, Florida has rules about when you can request a change in your child custody schedule or other arrangements. Review this information about parenting plan modification if you settled your...
Relocating from Florida with children after divorce
After divorce, a Florida resident may wish to get a fresh start by moving out of state. If the couple has children together, however, shared custody may impact whether either parent can relocate without permission from the court. Review the factors that affect...
Minimizing disputes about your custody agreement
Continuing a relationship with your ex is probably one of the hardest parts of sharing children together. Splitting custody of your children means reaching an agreement about who will care for the children and under what conditions. You will also need to negotiate...
3 important reasons to establish paternity
No matter how good the relationship is between you and your child's mother, if you were not married when your child was born and you have not established paternity, you are at risk of not having equal rights. Being the biological parent is not enough for a man. You...
Can I get sole custody of my children?
If you are getting divorced with children in the mix, you are going to have to figure out the parenting situation after you finalize the paperwork. It is most common to end up in a joint custody situation with your ex-spouse, which means that you both will share...
Is your ex-spouse a “Disneyland Dad?”
Your divorce in Florida will no doubt take a toll on you personally, but it will also have a dramatic impact on your kids. For them, the conclusion of your proceedings introduces an entirely new family dynamic, one which can lead to continued tension depending on your...
Do we need a parenting plan?
Co-parenting can be a challenge, and for this reason many families decide to set up an official parenting plan after divorce. A parenting plan refers to a written document that sets up parameters for the custodial agreement you will have with your spouse after a...
How can divorce affect your little ones?
A divorce is a sensitive topic for children that can leave parents overwhelmed. According to Healthline, parents do not always anticipate the impact that divorce will have on their children. A child’s entire world is changing, they may feel abandoned or out of...