For Florida parents who are going through a divorce, their primary concerns are the effect it is having on the children and how to maintain a loving relationship with them in the future. Parents filter a moment in time such as divorce through the lens of many life...
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What do I need to do if I need to move with my child?
As is the case in other states, Florida has special rules which require parents to take special steps if they are subject to a custody and parenting time order and want to move. The first step any parent should take before deciding to move is to review her child...
Tips on celebrating the holidays following a divorce
The holiday season is here in Lakeland, but if it is your first holiday as a divorced parent you may have some confusion and concerns about what to expect. Your divorce decree may spell out which holidays you will have your child in your care. Even with these plans...
How does Florida’s child custody evaluation occur?
Child custody disputes can quickly become heated with each parent thinking that they know what’s best for their child. When resolution can’t be worked out, the court will step in to decide what sort of child custody and visitation arrangement is in the child’s best...
Common divorce mediation myths dispelled
Florida residents have seen the scene play out on television often enough- a divorcing couple acting as adversaries towards one another and fighting over every last aspect of their divorce. Divorce is portrayed as a high stakes game of poker, and everything is up for...
Understanding Florida parenting plans
The goal of a parenting plan is to ensure children have frequent and consistent contact with both parents after they divorce. In Florida, a parenting plan is required for all parents who are going through the divorce process. Parents have a duty to act in a manner...
Florida lawmakers considering two changes to divorce law
The way divorce works in Florida would change significantly if a bill before the state House eventually becomes the law. Specifically, it would affect spousal support and child custody matters. A new way to end permanent spousal support Awards of permanent spousal...