Co-parenting can be challenging, especially when it involves the delicate needs of infants and toddlers. As parents, you want to provide a supportive environment for your little one's growth. Here are five key tips to help you develop an effective plan that benefits...
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Family traditions post-divorce: Obligation or choice?
Traditions, such as holidays, birthdays or simple Friday night pizza rituals, thread together the fabric of family life. But what happens to these threads when a family experiences divorce? Are parents obligated to maintain every tradition, or is there room for...
Keeping kids stable during seasonal moves after a divorce
Life after divorce can take unexpected turns, and for some families, this means living in different states. However, these seasonal relocations across state lines can present significant legal challenges, particularly concerning custody agreements and parenting plans....
Are you allowed to relocate with your child?
Imagine getting a new job offer in a different state or wanting to be closer to family and friends who live far away. It's a fresh start, a new beginning - but what about your kids? If you're a divorced parent considering a move, you're likely wondering: can I...
What should you include in your Florida parenting plan?
Divorce is a complex and emotional process that requires thoughtful planning and consideration, especially if you have a child. As a parent, you want to ensure that your child's world remains stable even as you untangle the aspects of the family life they know. This...
How can I craft a reasonable parenting plan that reduces conflict?
Co-parenting poses many challenges, especially for parents engaged in a high-conflict divorce. Florida seeks to protect children’s interests by encouraging continuing contact and shared responsibilities between parents. Requiring a parenting plan helps ensure this....
Do our in-laws have a say in the child custody process?
While the parents are usually the central figures in these proceedings, other family members, including grandparents, can also have a role under certain circumstances. And, for divorcing parents, especially ones where their in-laws have been particularly meddlesome,...
What can I expect at custody mediation?
The custody process in Florida can feel confusing and overwhelming, especially if it is your first experience with the court system. Most courts today prefer that you and your co-parent make your best effort to resolve your custody situation yourself rather than head...
What are my options if I need to move with my child?
Unlike other states, Virginia does not have a detailed statute that sets out what happens if a parent who has custody must move away from the Northern Virginia area. The only relevant law on the books says that if a parent wants to move, they must notify both the...
Understanding the child custody process in Florida
It can be overwhelming to try to understand the child custody process. In Florida, there are several steps to be aware of before starting the process. Petition the court First, one parent must file a child custody petition with the court and serve the other parent...