Whether you are a newly divorced parent in Florida or have been separated from your spouse for some time, maintaining your parenting agreement is essential. However, you'll most likely encounter some situations where you have difficulties abiding by that agreement....
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Child Custody
Potential drawbacks of nesting as a co-parenting method
Nesting, also known as bird-nesting, is a co-parenting method in which the children stay in the family home and the parents take turns living with them. Florida parents should consider the potential pitfalls when deciding to use the method for their particular...
The importance of parenting styles in child development
Children build their character and personalities from a young age by observing the world around them and picking up traits from how their parents act and raise them. Experiencing their parents' separation or divorce in Florida already confuses them, so to better help...
Types of child custody and visitation in Florida
Florida judges try not to play favorites when deciding child custody. The custody arrangement depends on the circumstances and facts surrounding the case. The goal is to do what’s best for the child. The first step is to understand the different types of child...
Can you modify a child custody order in Florida?
It's illegal to change your child custody arrangement without permission from the court that issued your child custody order. If you need to change the custody agreement, then you'll need to file a modification action with the court in the county that issued the...
How to successfully share custody during the school year
Sending a child back to school can present challenges for any Florida parent. However, the late summer or early fall months may be especially challenging for those who share custody of their children with their former spouses. Fortunately, there are steps that you can...
The challenges of co-parenting with a narcissist
You may have done everything you can to get through your Florida divorce with a minimal amount of impact on your children, but now you are facing the potential of co-parenting with your former spouse. Most divorced couples are able to develop a new co-parenting...
Understanding marital property in Florida
When a couple gets married in Florida, they are automatically granted certain rights and protections under the law. One of these is the right to share in marital property. Several factors are at play during the split of these assets; you can get half or even 20%...
Tips for crafting a summer custody schedule
As a general rule, the school year provides parents with the structure needed to stay within the bounds of a custody or visitation plan. However, when Florida schools are not in session over the summer, it may be necessary to review those plans. Let's take a closer...
Crafting just the right parenting plan
When you begin the divorce process in Florida, you might feel a bit overwhelmed with everything that you need to work out. One of the details is a parenting plan that works for both parents if you have children together. Here are a few ways that you can create an...