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What to do with the house in a divorce
You're getting a divorce. Does that mean "divorcing" your home, too?It might. As difficult as it sounds, the decision you need to make about keeping the house must be made logically and not emotionally. Here are some things you need to consider: 1. Is the house the...
How can divorced parents co-parent during the holidays?
With the holidays just around the corner, families are preparing for their celebrations. For divorced families, this often means determining a schedule that works for both parents. Unfortunately, this does not always allow for a fair schedule, as conflicts can arise....
How domestic violence affects children
As we have discussed previously on this blog, there are many factors that go into determining what constitutes a child's best interest for child custody purposes. Matters such as each parent's financial health, mental well-being, and relationship with the child can...
Florida courts can order electronic communication with children
The outcome of a child custody dispute can reshape your relationship with your child. If a court determines that one parent should have sole physical custody of the child with limited visitation with the noncustodial parent, then that noncustodial parent may struggle...
Be careful when discussing divorce in front of children
Divorce can be tough on children. After all, many marriage dissolutions turn into disputes about where children are going to live and who will make important life decisions for those children. Although these discussions sometimes occur behind closed doors, in other...
Child custody, visitation, and the impact of a father’s presence
When it comes to child custody, the law tends to favor a child's mother. For example, custody is presumed to lie with a child's mother when that child is born out of wedlock. But even married men can feel at a disadvantage when they seek child custody or visitation...
We know how to build compelling child custody arguements
As we have discussed previously on this blog, the standard applied by the courts in child custody and visitation matters is the child's best interest. This is a subjective standard, thereby leaving the matter open to legal argument. This is both good news and bad...
How examinations can prove beneficial in child custody disputes
Getting divorced can be a stressful and overwhelming experience. While property division and alimony can present challenges that can be difficult to overcome, Floridians who have children may find that their divorce is even more emotionally trying. After all, the...
The importance of establishing paternity
Having a child can be one of life's greatest joys. Yet, Floridians often find themselves dealing with legal issues that threaten their relationship with their children and their ability to adequately provide for them. Sadly, fathers' rights are often threatened...