It takes a fortune to raise a child. After all, you're nurturing the future contributors to society. Your investment in their growth and development can be a lot, but the benefits—watching them grow into well-rounded adults—can make it all worthwhile. But, beyond the...
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Family Law
Family law matters: Should you settle or go to trial?
Dealing with family law matters involves many difficult decisions. Each family member has different needs, making it hard to find solutions that please everyone. Whether it's about divorce, child custody or other issues, choosing to settle out of court or letting a...
Preparing your child for pick-ups and drop-offs during visitation
For parents in Florida who share custody, the act of moving their child from one household to another can often be challenging. This basic routine plays a crucial role in a child's life when they're living between two homes. But sometimes it can inevitably evoke...
How do courts address flight risks in custody cases?
There is no one-size-fits-all solution to address issues involving child custody. Some families can have unique circumstances that may require specific arrangements and regulations to protect the parent's rights and the child's welfare. These needs are vital in...
Why it seems like mothers are favored in custody hearings
Mothers are traditionally known for being the main caregivers of the family. This is a reason why, in past decades, there was an assumption that the children should remain with their mother in the event of divorce. However, fathers today are more involved in the lives...
Some little-known benefits of joint custody
It's safe to say couples never wed with plans of divorcing later. However, thousands of spouses across the country will divorce this year. When parents divorce, the security and well-being of their children are typically their primary concern. It has been proven that...
The main types of child custody
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...
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...