Child Custody

Florida law presumes that a woman's husband is the man with whom she conceives a baby. This presumption is one that has been the source of trouble for one man.The Loxahatchee man claims that he can't raise his child because the court presumes that his ex-girlfriend's...

Child custody orders are something that many parents opt to try to work out together. Child custody mediation is one way that this can be done. Instead of working with just your ex, you would work with a third-party mediator who could help to keep the focus of the...

For divorced parents, the holidays can be fraught with conflict over custodial arrangements for the children. Especially if this is the first holiday season since the divorce, it's wise to plan ahead as much as possible to forestall chaos and upset feelings.Ideally,...

The state of Florida requires that some people going through a divorce attend an approved course regarding the impact of divorce on children. The goal of the program is to help parents understand what type of affect divorce decisions have on children so they can make...

Even though we as a society are far more open and understanding about mental illness than we were in the past, there's still a stigma around it. Parents suffering from mental illness too often don't seek the treatment they need out of fear that they'll lose custody of...

As you plan your Florida divorce with minor children involved, one thing you will need to accomplish is a written parenting plan. This plan will outline such things as parental responsibilities, scheduling and decision-making to create as smooth and cooperative a...

Experts often come out in support of shared parenting even after a divorce, noting that it can be important for children to continue to develop relationships with both parents. While this is true in many cases, there are some situations where it might be safer or...

Child custody matters are extremely complex, and that complexity never really goes away. Even after you hash out the details and put them down in a custody agreement, you'll likely deal with custody issues in some form or other for years. This is because at the heart...

For member's of the military, going through a divorce can present unique challenges, specifically complicating issues of custody. Those undergoing a divorce while serving will want to familiarize themselves with the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, which offers some...

It's common for parents to want to move before the new school year gets started so that the children don't have to worry about being pulled out mid-year. However, it's not a good idea to wait to the last second, or month, before. Here's why.In general, the custodial...