Dealing with a rude and manipulative co-parent after a divorce can seem intimidating at first. You want to protect your children from this behavior, but you may not notice the subtle beginnings of a problem. Learning about potential warning signs of parental...
Child Custody
Considerations when determining child custody
Child custody is one of the most difficult topics to tackle while going through the divorce process. In many cases, both parents want to be involved in the children's everyday life. There may be circumstances, however, which lead the judge to place the children in the...
How to coparent after a divorce
Barring certain extreme situations, children benefit by knowing and having relationships with both their parents. For this reason, many people choose to continue co-parenting following a separation or divorce. Working together with a child’s other parent, especially...
What are the basics of child custody in Florida?
Florida law governs the aspects of child custody, including legal rights, living arrangements and child support parameters. But the laws can be confusing for parents going through a divorce. An overview of the possible ways Florida courts award custody may help...
Mothers face uphill battle in court when abuse alleged
In the 1980s, a psychiatrist named Richard Gardner put out a theory (and numerous articles and books) about something called "parental alienation syndrome."Essentially, it described the actions of a parent -- usually the mother, in Gardner's scenarios -- who...
Are you ready for back-to-school time after divorce?
Back-to-school season after divorce presents some unique challenges that you may not have anticipated. It's important to have everything ready so that you don't have any unexpected problems while you're prepping your kids for the start of the year.Here are some things...
Understanding joint custody’s implications for your family
Making decisions regarding child custody are some of the most difficult during a divorce. Parents know that the end of their marriage can be difficult for the kids, and for this reason, they often decide to set aside disagreements and pursue a custody plan that allows...