Child Custody

If you are a victim of domestic violence, then you probably want to do everything possible to keep your child from potentially being subjected to ill-treatment at your abuser's hands. You may think that keeping your child from their other parent will ensure that this...

Just last month, a George Washington University (GWU) Law School professor authored a report in which she outlined how fathers are often awarded custody of their children despite being accused of abuse.During her research, the GWU professor discovered how judges often...

Many babies are born to both married and unmarried Florida parents each year. Children born to moms and dads that have taken the plunge are automatically considered to belong to both of them. The same can't be said about babies born to unmarried parents. Maternity is...

When you have a child and decide to get divorced, one of the first things that you need to do is to sit down with your ex to come up with a parenting plan. It will essentially serve as the roadmap for how you and your ex agree to raise your kids. You should champion...

Marriages, just like most types of relationships, are all about compromise. It's not uncommon for some spouses to simply pick up and leave the family home to distance themselves from the conflict. They often leave their kids behind with their other parent in the...

Many parents in Fort Myers are planning to take their kids on vacation for the summer. While it may be easy enough for parents who are married to do this, a divorce can add a layer of complication if you plan to do this.When moms and dads first split up, they often...

In recent years, child psychologists have continued to research the impact that divorce has on children. Their conclusions have led many judges to adopt evolving parenting time strategies. Many of them now consider it to be in the best interests of children if they...

Parents who are legally separated or newly divorced often find out that they've ventured into uncharted territory once they try to take their child somewhere for medical care.It's often when they attempt to schedule an appointment with a doctor or therapist that...

Divorce may take a strenuous toll on everyone involved. With children in the picture, the stakes seem even higher. Your main focus is making sure your kids have the best shot at a loving life. When parents divorce in Florida, they create a parenting plan to help guide...

The introduction of a child into the picture can make an already rocky relationship even more unstable. If you and your ex split up while your baby is still breastfeeding then you may wonder what impact this may have on your custody arrangements.Currently, there are...