Getting legal parenting rights is now easier for Florida fathers who are not married to the child’s mother. That means holding fathers accountable is also easier for mothers. This summer, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law that allows both parents to simply sign...
Navigating holidays as co-parents can be one of the most emotionally charged aspects of shared parenting. However, the challenges aren't insurmountable. Co-parents can work together to find ways to share holidays in a manner that puts the kids first and minimizes...
Many parents try to avoid getting divorced for the benefit of their children. On one hand, starting together means giving their children a stable home. On the other hand, parents may become frustrated and angry because they have to delay their divorce. Parents may...
Some parents eventually find common ground that improves cooperation and communication after a divorce. Unfortunately, many others struggle to deal with each other for months or even years after a bad breakup. Time-sharing exchanges can be particularly challenging if...
As a parent, you may have many questions and concerns about what will happen to your kids during and after your divorce. Since providing for the basic needs of their children is often a top concern, child support is on the minds of most divorcing parents. Florida...
Florida state lawmakers have been attempting to end permanent alimony for years now. So far, two governors, including Gov. Ron DeSantis, have vetoed the legislation that’s been passed because of various issues with the way it was written. Once again, the Florida...
No one wants to think that their co-parent will abduct their child. Unfortunately, it happens -- particularly in high-conflict divorces and when parents don’t believe they’ve gotten a fair custody deal. Certainly, those aren’t valid excuses. Parental abduction (which...
Wherever you are in the separation and divorce process, if you’re going to be sharing custody of your child with your co-parent, you’ll need to consider what kind of restrictions you want to seek (and agree to) when each of your travels individually with your child. ...
Many victims of toxic relationships suffer verbal, emotional and/or physical abuse. However, another type of abuse occurs in dysfunctional relationships, too: financial abuse. Financial abuse involves limiting or decreasing access to money. It takes place in...
Getting divorced is rarely a decision that parents take lightly, but it is often best all around for the family. While both parents may understand this, it can be more difficult for children to digest. Your child spends most of their time at school, and you are not...
