Prior to your divorce, it wasn’t unusual for you to take your child abroad on trips to see your extended family. Now, however, you have a joint custody agreement in place -- and you’re no longer sure of your rights. Traveling abroad with minor children can get...
Can you split up the custody of the kids in a divorce?
If you have two children, the typical way for a court to divide custody rights in a divorce is by giving custody of both children to the parents at specific times. For instance, you may get physical custody of the children every other week, and your ex will get them...
Who consents to medical care for the child when parents divorce?
Many parents take for granted being able to readily take their child to the doctor for a check-up or when they're not feeling well. Matters become a bit complicated when a couple is separated or divorced, however. If you're separated or divorced and you think your...
Custody and the right of first refusal: What parents need to know
The most painful aspect of your divorce, without a doubt, is the idea that you’ll have to split the time spent with your children with your ex. Shared custody has, after all, become the norm for divorced parents. You’re okay with your ex-spouse having shared custody,...
How can you help support your child’s emotional needs during divorce?
When your child’s life is changing, they may not be sure how to cope. It’s normal to see children struggle in times of crisis, such as when they realize that they’ll be moving schools or when they think they won’t see one of their parents enough. Children can recover...
Here’s why seeking sole custody may not really be a good idea
When parents divorce, they’re usually pretty concerned about the custody of their children -- and a lot of parents start the divorce process wanting sole custody. There are several reasons why this may not be the best idea. Consider the following: You may be acting...
Keeping children’s routines after divorce
For children, even when the divorce is a benefit for their lives overall -- their parents are happier not being married, for instance, keeping the children from a high-conflict living situation -- it can still be emotionally difficult to adjust. Parents need to be...
A brief look at Florida’s best interests standard
If you’re reading this blog post then you’re probably worried about how your pending child custody dispute is going to play out. This is understandable given the stakes that are involved in these matters. If you don’t skillfully negotiate with an eye on aggressive...
Establishing child custody as an unmarried father
Married parents can run into problems over the custody of their children when they choose to separate or go through divorce. However, unmarried parents who end their relationships with their children’s other parents also experience the trials of these legal problems....
Understanding proposed child custody legislation in Florida
Being a parent is very rewarding. While it is a positive experience, it is not always easy. This is especially true when parents decide to no longer remain married. Parting ways may be what is best for them, but children in Florida and elsewhere can be greatly...
