If you have joint custody in Florida, there are always challenges in terms of both the children and your relationship with the other spouse. Nonetheless, it is possible for everything to work out in the end. There are many things that you can do as your part towards...
Beverly L . Brennan
Beverly L. Brennan Attorney & Counsellor at Law Naples Florida
ATTORNEY & COUNSELOR AT LAW
Scheduling considerations with custody and visitation
For children in Florida and elsewhere, the entire process of a divorce can be confusing and worrisome as they wonder how the future will play out. A common challenge is the visitation schedule. Custody and visitation are frequent sources of disagreements, so it is...
Managing shared custody in Florida
Parenting is hard under normal circumstances, but it becomes even more of a challenge after a divorce. Florida parents often struggle to find a workable child custody schedule after a separation, as there is no one right way to do it. However, there are some...
Prenups and protecting a business in case of divorce
Business owners in Florida who are getting married might want to consider a prenuptial agreement. This can specify how they will divide the value of the business in case of divorce. The first thing a prenup can do is establish the business's value before the marriage....
What steps can you take to prevent international child abduction?
If you had a child with a foreigner and the relationship between the two of you has become acrimonious, you may have concerns that your child’s other parent may attempt to abduct your son or daughter and flee to his or her home country. At the Law Offices of...
A parenting agreement can help you put your kids first
You don't want your divorce to drag on forever, especially if you have children to tend to. Instead, you want to work things out with your former spouse as quickly and fairly as possible, all with the idea of moving forward with your life.There are many ways to feel...
Custody issues and Halloween
There are all sorts of challenges that can arise during a dispute over child custody or after an arrangement is already in place. From strong emotions to extreme stress levels and concerns about a child's well-being and a parent's ability to maintain a close bond with...
Dealing with international abduction of a child
When a parent removes their child from Florida to a different country while under another parent's custody, this is known as international abduction. This action is prohibited by federal law, and a conviction can lead to imprisonment and exclusion from future custody...
Talking with your child about custody issues
From back child support to raising the topic of divorce with your marital partner, family law can be challenging for families in different ways. However, some people find that matters which involve their children, such as a custody dispute or child support, are...
Don’t miss out on special days with your child
Sitting down to make a parenting plan with the child's other parent could be an emotional strain. However, Mom and Dad are likely to be better off putting aside their differences and focusing on the task as a team. The Florida Courts warn that when...