Filing for divorce in a Florida court means having to make decisions regarding property division and other issues. For parents, child custody proceedings are always a top priority. The court expects both parents to adhere to the terms of its orders. If a co-parent is...
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How can a Florida parent avoid a child custody battle?
Divorce is stressful, especially if for parents who happen to disagree over child-related issues. If the parental relationship is contentious, it can sometimes lead to a long, drawn-out court battle, such as it has been for Hollywood superstars Angelina Jolie and Brad...
Kim Kardashian wants to avoid child custody conflict
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian and award-winning rapper Kanye West have been making headlines in Florida and across the country following a recent petition for divorce that Kardashian filed in court. The celebrity couple are the parents of four children, ages 7, 5, 3...
Should you change your child custody plan?
When a Florida divorce includes a court-ordered parenting plan, both parents are obligated to adhere to its terms. This does not necessarily mean, however, that there will never be cause to modify an existing child custody plan. To do so, one must petition the court,...
Child custody issues for single parents
Not every Florida parent who navigates the family court system does so because of divorce. A single parent may have child custody issues to resolve, as well. For instance, if a parent who was never married to a co-parent is raising his or her child full time, it does...
Child custody litigation: Courtroom etiquette
When two Florida parents are at odds and seek the court’s intervention to make parenting time decisions regarding their children, each parent hopes to obtain a favorable outcome. A concerned parent will want to make as good of an impression as possible on the judge...
Child custody: Are you considering a sole custody petition?
When a Florida married couple with children decides to divorce, it sets off a series of life-changing events. Parents must resolve numerous issues regarding child custody before they can achieve a settlement and move on in life in separate directions. A parent who is...
Child custody: Kelly Clarkson talks about her divorce
When a Florida married couple decides to divorce, they must resolve numerous issues in order to achieve a fair settlement. If they are parents, then child custody undoubtedly becomes a primary issue in the proceedings. Singer Kelly Clarkson has been quite vocal about...
Child custody issues may spark psychological challenges for kids
It is common for Florida families to go through many changes in life. From a parent accepting a new job that necessitates relocation to a married couple deciding to file for divorce, these changes may affect any children involved in a number of ways. Parents who are...
Agree to these child custody rules for less stress
When a Florida married couple decides to go their separate ways, they have to work out an agreement for co-parenting. Child custody can be a complex issue, especially if the two spouses in question do not agree on what is best for their children. Things can get messy...