Parents navigating a divorce or breakup often worry about their relationships with their children. Many people have heard horror stories about bitter parents who intentionally cut their children off from the other parent by poisoning their relationship. Parental...
Child Custody
What happens when you badmouth your child’s other parent?
Parenting after a separation or divorce is often challenging, and venting frustrations about your co-parent can be tempting. It’s essential to remember that badmouthing your co-parent can have long-lasting, detrimental effects on your children. It can harm their...
3 different ways for your family to handle shared holiday custody
Dividing custody as part of your daily lived experience becomes second nature after a while. You remember that you need to pick the kids up from soccer one day a week and be ready for a custody exchange right before dinner time on Sunday night. However, there are some...
Will child custody agreements change in the summer?
When you were first married, you decided to stay home with the children. Not only did you spend your days having quality time with the kids, but you saved money on daycare. As a stay-at-home parent, summers were carefree. Now that you have divorced, you need to earn a...
How does child custody work in Florida?
If you share children with your soon-to-be ex-spouse, you may have some concern about what may happen to them after your divorce. While child custody can be a confusing and stress-inducing topic, understanding how the process works may put your mind at ease. Florida...
Divorce and school performance
Despite the irreconcilable differences that may lead Florida couples down the path of divorce, nearly all parties will usually agree they want the best for their kids. When considering the best interests of children, it is crucial to understand the significant impact...
Military deployment may affect child support, custody, visitation
Among the many effects military service can have on the lives of those in uniform, the potential impact on their families is perhaps the most burdensome. Deployments not only could strain family bonds but also could open the door for a possible custody dispute....
Equal timeshare ruled a child’s best interest in Florida Senate
When Florida couples with children divorce, a judge is required to use certain statutory factors to determine how the children will spend their time with each parent. The ultimate goal for the judge is to apply these factors to determine what resulting situation will...
Difference between physical and legal custody explained
When a couple divorces or needs to set up a legal framework to determine who is responsible for their children after they part ways, a child custody arrangement is usually the first step. This arrangement is made to determine who has the children and when, as well as...
Bird’s nest co-parenting explained
When couples with children divorce, many people may assume that the parents will separate and maintain their own households while the children are shuttled between the two. However, this is not always the case. According to Psychology Today, a new trend in...