Virtual visitation has become an increasingly valuable tool for co-parents, offering numerous benefits that make co-parenting easier and more convenient, especially when physical distance or logistical challenges are features of a family situation. If you and your...
Child Custody And Parenting Plans
Should you consider mediating your child custody dispute?
Just when you saw a glimpse of light at the end of your divorce journey, yet another dispute arose to delay ending your marriage. This time, you and your co-parent cannot agree on a child custody and parenting plan. A family court can work out your child custody...
Making your divorce process easier for your kids
It is well understood that when their parents divorce, kids experience almost always suffer from increased stress. Even when kids understand that filing for divorce is the healthiest way forward for everyone involved, this situation is inherently tough for kids to...
What is a parallel parenting plan?
Creating a parenting plan is one of the most crucial tasks for divorcing parents. In it, you will set out how to divide time with the children once you split. In most cases, you look to create a plan where you work together to raise the kids. Yet, working together...
Which child custody arrangement is best for your family?
No two families have the exact same needs. It is important to honor your family’s unique needs when determining how your child custody arrangement will be structured in the wake of a romantic split with your child’s other parent. There are two primary considerations...
How do you convince the family courts of your ex’s addiction?
Most professionals involved with the family courts will quickly tell you that shared custody is typically the best arrangement when parents separate or divorce. However, there are certain scenarios in which shared custody is not safe or appropriate. If your ex has a...
Extracurricular activities for kids – a co-parenting nightmare?
You used to believe that you and your spouse were on the same page about most everything. But it turns out that was just a facade. In fact, the fissures are more evident every day. Now, you’re headed for a divorce. You may have thought that you had all the child...
Helping your child settle into your new home
You and your former spouse have just concluded divorce proceedings. Thankfully, everything went as smoothly as possible and legal issues, such as custody arrangements, have been agreed upon. However, it simply wasn’t feasible for both parents to remain in the family...
When might child custody need to be modified?
There are numerous important factors to be settled during a divorce. Arguably, the most crucial aspect to get right is child custody. In some cases, both parents are able to reach an agreement that is suitable for everyone. As long as the court signs off on this, then...
How should you split decision-making in your parenting plan?
Negotiating your Florida parenting plan is one of the most important steps when you divorce or break up with your children’s other parent. The terms in your parenting plan dictate how much time you get to spend with your children and will also influence the course of...