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...
Should you and your ex-spouse share custody?
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...
We can’t talk without arguing. How will we co-parent?
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...
What is a child custody examination?
Child custody disputes are often hotly contested. In many cases, each parent believes he or she knows what is best for the child in question, but their visions don't always align. In fact, in many instances their beliefs about what are best for the child are...
Florida firm aggressively advocates child custody disputes
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...
Substance abuse can justify child custody modification
Child custody and visitation agreements are often the most prized and contentious items in family law. Most people love their children and will do anything to protect them. Issues can arise, though, when individuals differ over what they think is best for their child....
Child custody and the child’s best interest standard
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...
Florida’s parental relocation law
There are a wide variety of legal issues that can arise during the marriage dissolution process. Property division and spousal support may be primary financial concerns, but many Floridians who have children would agree that child custody and visitation is the most...
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