When you and your spouse had children, you probably never anticipated your marriage would end. You probably thought you would raise your children together, under the same roof, for years to come – or at least until they grew up and left home. However, now that you...

Florida parents going through divorce have more troubles than childless couples. You must manage your own assets and affairs. On top of that, you must also decide how to handle caring for your child. Joint or shared custody is not always a realistic possibility. But...

If this scenario sounds familiar to you and your future former spouse, you aren’t alone. Not every soon-to-be divorced couple fits into the popular image of co-parents who spend holidays together and otherwise continue to spend time together after the divorce as they...

The outcome of a child custody dispute can have a profound impact on your relationship with your child and affect his or her emotional and physical safety. This is why before petitioning the court for any type of custody or visitation arrangement, you need to make...

The end of a marriage is a difficult process, even for Florida readers who are amicable and committed to working through issues in a rational, thoughtful manner. No matter how easy a divorce may be, it will still impact the youngest members of the family. In fact,...

Divorce is rarely an easy process to finalize, especially when there is a lot of animosity between the parties involved. However, the conflict often associated with divorce can be seen even in non-marital relationships, especially when children are involved. Many of...

It can be difficult for Florida parents to work together on custody matters, whether they were never married or are going through a divorce. Custody, parenting time and parental rights are complex and emotionally charged issues, and it can lead to difficult disputes....