Category Archives: Child Custody
Women Can Share the “Mental Load” of Co-Parenting After Divorce
It was only about 50 years ago that eighty percent of divorces led to moms having full-custody and dads scraping by with some weekends and holidays, while, of course, providing child support in the way of money to their ex-wives. But these days we’ve come to recognize that children need their dads, and not… Read More »
Adapt Parenting Plans Based on Kids’ Ages
In Florida, a shared custody plan that keeps both parents deeply involved in the lives of their children is what the courts favor following a divorce. While that certainly looks different for every family, there are guidelines that parents may want to consider as they develop a plan that will best address the needs… Read More »
Can Dads Get Custody in Divorce?
Fathers tend to feel they are at a colossal disadvantage when it comes to custody issues in divorce. They often imagine that no judge in the world would ever consider limiting a mother’s access to her children, whereas restricting a father’s relationship with his kids is a much easier pill to swallow. But there’s… Read More »
Custody Issues Are Tough When Divorcing a Narcissist
You will probably experience some unpleasant complications throughout the divorces process If you are divorcing a narcissist. Nowhere will those difficulties be more trying than when dealing with the issue of child custody. Without question, you will require an experienced and no-nonsense divorce attorney on your side. What to Expect You’re probably already pretty… Read More »
Staying Together for the Kids: Is it a Good Idea?
There are lots of reasons that aren’t love that keep people tethered to their marriages; protecting kids from the disruption of a divorce is a biggie. If that’s your reason for sticking with your marriage, perhaps you should consider these questions: How long is long enough? If you’re staying together for the kids, have… Read More »
The Right of First Refusal
Parents who share custody of children will likely come across times when the parent who has custody needs to use childcare in order to work, socialize, or otherwise be away from home. During these times, the non-custodial person may wish to pick up a little extra time with the kids. While the right of… Read More »
Child Custody: 10 Factors To Consider
It’s a huge deal: who gets custody of the kids in a divorce? While sole physical custody is one option, the ideal situation under Florida law is shared custody. But there are a lot of factors that impact the court’s decision in these matters, so you should pay attention to them if you’re in… Read More »
Can Someone Relocate With The Kids After Divorce?
Are you worried that your relationship with your children is at risk because your spouse is moving? If the possibility of relocation is going to make visitation difficult or impossible on a regular basis, that’s a real problem if you and your ex cannot agree on the terms of the move. That means signing… Read More »
Virtual Visitation In Florida Divorce
If you are the noncustodial parent in a Florida divorce, you may be concerned about maintaining contact with your children. Parenting plans lay out specifics regarding visitation, and, in some cases, virtual visitation can minimize some of the challenges busy or long-distance families have. With nearly 35 million kids in this country living with… Read More »
Florida Custody Issues: Addressing The Unfit Parent
When you told your spouse that you wanted a divorce, the first thing they said was that they would fight tooth and nail for custody of your child. You are horrified at the thought of even sharing custody, let alone losing custody altogether. You don’t believe your spouse is a good parent—that’s part of… Read More »
