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Getting a divorce in the public eye can be difficult. When children are involved it is even worse. A Florida senator, Joseph Abruzzo, is in the process of getting a divorce from his wife, Brandy, and their 7-month-old baby boy is caught in the middle. Last week, the...
Rebuilding after a divorce takes time. The average divorced parent has a long adjustment period ahead after the end of a marriage. It takes time to acclimate to shared custody arrangements and even longer to adjust to economic changes when maintaining a separate...
Child custody matters are some of the most complex issues that a couple has to work through when they divorce if they have minor children in the house. There are various ways to resolve the differences between divorcing spouses, one of which is the collaborative...
It may be possible to take your child outside of Florida after a divorce if there is a compelling reason to do so. However, you will typically need the approval of the court as well as your child's other parent prior to being able to do so. There are a number of...
Florida law generally allows both parents to play a role in their children's lives after a divorce. However, there is no guarantee that you will receive as much parenting time as you'd like or that you'll have the final say on major decisions regarding your child's...
One of the goals of a parenting plan is to minimize the interruption that your divorce will cause to your child's life. It may be easier to accomplish this goal by using a strategy known as "nesting". In such a scenario, your child would remain in the family's Florida...
Handling the divorce process in Florida when there are children involved is already a difficult task. But when you also have to deal with the issue of relocation, things can become even more complicated. Thankfully, there are things you can do to make the process...
In Florida, going through a separation or divorce is difficult enough, but when children are involved the process becomes even more complicated. One of the most important decisions that parents have to make during this time is what type of custody arrangement will be...
A petition to relocate in a child custody case is a formal request made to the court by one parent or guardian asking to move their child to a new location. This can be a difficult decision for parents as it can have a major impact on their children's lives. What are...
Florida uses an income share model to calculate how much child support a parent has to pay. Thus, you can estimate how much you'll have to pay to help calm your nerves about the court date. Both parents pay Florida requires that both parents pay to support their...