There is often an assumption that parents have a predetermined stance on how they would like child custody to be arranged following a divorce. However, this is simply not the case. Many parents become overwhelmed by the notion of their children moving between two...
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Supervised visits aren’t ideal; make the most of your time
Parents who divorce sometimes do so because of claims of domestic abuse. This is a very serious claim that should only be made when it is factual. One of the reasons is that a parent who is being accused of domestic violence might not be able to spend time with their...
Unique considerations for divorcing LGBT couples
Securing the right to marry at a federal level was a massive step forward for the rights of LGBT couples. Prior to the landmark Supreme Court case that federally overturned state bans on same-sex marriage, only certain states recognized the unions of LGBT couples, and...
What happens to a couple with an adopted child in a divorce?
Adoption is a common way for people to grow their families. Couples adopt for all kinds of reasons. Maybe a relative or a child you had a pre-existing relationship with wound up in foster care. Perhaps you are unable to have children biologically, or maybe you just...
Is there any way you can invalidate a prenuptial agreement?
Love is an intense experience that can sometimes prompt people to make decisions that aren't in their own best interest. For example, if you were desperately in love with your fiancé, you might have barely glanced at the prenuptial agreement they asked you to sign....
Reacting to an accusation of child abuse
If you are a parent, you will feel that you are doing everything possible to raise your child in the best way. Bringing up children is a momentous challenge, and every child is different. As the child's parent, it is likely that you know and understand them more than...
As an unmarried dad in Florida, you have rights to see your kids
There are many persistent myths that surround family law in Florida. One common misconception is that only married fathers have the right to seek custody of or visitation with their minor children. This may lead to a lot of unmarried fathers failing to play as robust...
How can families move forward after a juvenile dependency case?
Despite the best of intentions, parents often make mistakes. They may not consider the consequences of a decision until it is too late. Other times, they can fall into dangerous or destructive habits that impact the people they love the most. Most of the time,...
Negotiating custody during a break-up, not a divorce
It is common for committed couples to choose to have children without marrying first. As many as 40 percent of modern children are born to parents who aren't married. There is nothing wrong with choosing to not get married, even if you have children with your...
9 rights of children who have divorcing parents
Parents who are divorcing need to remember that their children have needs and rights. This can be difficult at a time when the adults are focusing on working out the divorce agreement and finalizing everything at the end of the marriage.No matter how easy or...