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...
Custody And Visitation
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...
Preparing for the emotional side of a custody dispute
When people split up, they may face a number of divorce-related hurdles, such as those which involve money (child support, alimony, property division, etc.). However, divorce cases can bring up especially difficult challenges for couples to work through, such as a...
Who pays for a child’s medical expenses?
Divorcing couples in Florida have a lot to agree upon, especially if there are children involved. Not only do parents have to determine custody and parenting time, but they also need to figure out support and how the child's bills are going to be paid. A big...