While getting a divorce and splitting custody of the children can be difficult for Florida parents, this can be even harder if they live a long distance from one another. The quantity of their time with their children may be less, but parents can focus on making sure...
Beverly L . Brennan
Beverly L. Brennan Attorney & Counsellor at Law Naples Florida
ATTORNEY & COUNSELOR AT LAW
Using your role as a father to improve visitation experiences
Even though you and your spouse made the decision to separate and seek a divorce in Florida, you have the unique opportunity to continue to make an impact in the lives of your children through your role as their father. Despite the changes in your personal...
The effects of disability in women on child custody
Women with mobility disabilities in Florida may worry about custodial battles if they are no longer in a relationship with their partner. This may become even worse if the father has no disabilities as they fear the court may rule in the father’s favor because...
The dirty tactic some parents use to gain custody
When fighting for custody in Florida, it is understandable that some parents may become desperate. They want to ensure they can continue to see their children. Sometimes this desperation is so strong that parents turn to underhanded tactics to either win custody or...
How can I make a solid parenting schedule?
Creating a parenting schedule can be tough for divorced couples who share custody of their kids. However, it's important that your schedule accommodates all involved, as it will be your guide when issues arise regarding scheduling and other child-rearing...
Seasonal affective disorder and child custody
There are countless factors to consider with respect to child custody and no two cases are identical. Many different aspects of a parent’s life could impact their ability to secure full or partial custody of their child, and the custody process (especially if a...
Custody issues and the holidays
Custody disputes and issues involving which parent will be able to have the child for a particular time period can be tough at any time of the year. However, certain occasions, such as major holidays, can make these matters particularly hard. For example, you may be...
How can I talk to my child about divorce?
Parents in Florida faced with divorce often find it difficult breaking the news to their kids. In this case, how you talk about your divorce can have a real affect on the emotional impact it has on your children, as well as on their relationship with you and your ex....
Can a parent’s health affect a custody determination?
When it comes to family law, child custody can be an especially sensitive area. If you are a parent who is preparing for a custody dispute, it is pivotal to find answers to your questions and prepare yourself for what may lie ahead. For example, you should go over the...
DUI, domestic violence and custody
Parents may work through many difficult issues when they decide to divorce, such as child support, property division and other family law matters. However, custody can be particularly tough and some people may have an especially hard time dealing with child...