For the majority of Florida parents who divorce, their main concerns typically revolve around the well-being of their children. This can make child custody one of the most contentious and complicated aspects of the divorce process. Sometimes, parents get confused or...
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Facilitating effective communication in co-parenting
Many parents in Florida who separate or divorce these days choose to co-parent. Anyone who has gone through a divorce or separation knows how emotional and stressful the experience can be. These emotions can make communicating with an ex-spouse very challenging. Yet,...
How a parental divorce affects a child’s mental health
Under any circumstances, ending a marriage is stressful. When children are caught in the middle, a divorce can have significant psychological impacts. Here’s how a parental divorce can affect children psychologically, and what parents in Florida can do to protect the...
The Good Dad Act gives more rights to unmarried fathers
Traditionally, unmarried fathers in Florida had minimal rights to their children even if their name was on a child’s birth certificate. An unwed father was not legally recognized as a child’s father until paternity was formally established. However, a groundbreaking...
50/50 joint custody can benefit both children and parents
As stressful as divorce is for parents, it can be even more traumatic for the children involved. Numerous studies have verified that the most beneficial type of child custody arrangement is one where both parents remain involved in the lives of their kids. This is why...
When does a child custody arrangement need to be modified?
Parental divorce or separation affects nearly all areas of a child’s life. Many parents in Florida who separate work together to come to a child custody arrangement that suits the well-being of their children. Although custody agreements are designed for the long-term...
Some factors courts may use to determine child custody
When parents in Florida separate, child custody is one of the more complex issues they must face. In some cases, both parents may want primary custody of the children. If they cannot agree on an arrangement, the matter could end up in court. In these situations, a...
Making joint child custody arrangements work
Children often struggle when their parents divorce. After a parental divorce, it has been proven that kids benefit when both parents remain involved in their lives. This is a big reason why most courts in Florida will favor joint child custody arrangements. The...
Some ways to improve communication between co-parents
Parents in Florida who go through a divorce often choose to co-parent after splitting up. Cooperation and communication are two essential parts of co-parenting. Understandably, communicating with an ex-spouse can be a challenge at times. Here are some ways co-parents...
Keep the kids the top priority in post-divorce parenting
Any person who experiences divorce is likely well-aware of how emotionally and psychologically taxing this event can be. When parents in Florida divorce, they often feel as if they have ruined their children’s lives. While divorce can certainly affect a child’s life,...