While you may believe a divorce is necessary for your future, your children may not understand. The stress they feel due to the divorce depends mainly on how you and their other parent handle things. Keeping your children's welfare at the forefront while divorcing may...
Family Law Appeals
5 ways a divorce may become contentious
Divorce most often results in conflicts with the involvement of children and money. As a result, property division and child custody are two of the most common sources of contention for separated couples. Explore the factors that can potentially make divorce more...
Can I file an appeal of a family court order in Orlando?
Many divorcing couples believe that their case is finalized once a judge signs off on the divorce settlement in their case. This isn't necessarily the case though. It's still possible for each spouse to appeal a judge's ruling. If that's not an option, then they can...
How do I appeal a Florida family law case?
One of the final steps in the divorce process is for a judge to enter a final judgment in your case. Once they do so, it will be necessary to file a motion to modify your court order. If you both signed a settlement agreement, then it may only possible to file an...
Parenting provisions: How to address drugs, alcohol and tobacco
If you're like most parents, you probably don't want your children exposed to excessive drinking, marijuana use or drug use by adults and others who are around them. You might not even want your children exposed to excessive tobacco smoking. This is perfectly...
How Florida child custody courts view domestic abuse
If you are a parent in the state of Florida and you have suffered domestic abuse at the hands of the other parent of your child, it is likely that you will be concerned about custody arrangements. You may believe that your child is at risk when they visit their other...
Young babies and visitation schedules
If you share custody of your infant, it is important that you consider how their age affects their needs. Young babies need consistency and to establish bonds with both of their parents when this is possible. Therefore, it is important that you work with the other...
What’s the best parenting style for co-parents?
There is much debate on what the best parenting style is for helping children to be happy, successful and thrive. Every child is different, and it can be argued that parenting styles should be able to adapt to the unique preferences and needs of the child in question....
Creating a parenting agreement with your ex-spouse
When you have separated from the other parent of your child, it is likely that you will struggle to see eye-to-eye when it comes to deciding what is the best solution for your child. It is important that you try to separate relationship-specific issues with things...
How virtual visitation can help families
In today's world, relocation is becoming more common than ever. As a result, when parents separate, it is not unheard of for them to move to separate states. This can have severe consequences for the children and how their custody routes are put in place. However,...