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Child Custody Mediation Checklist
Many divorcing couples are able to avoid litigation by going through the mediation process. In fact, in Florida most couples are required to at last attempt mediation before they can take their case to trial. This is an especially important option for parents, whose children could suffer from a long, drawn-out legal battle. There… Read More »
Collecting Past Due Child Support After Your Child Turns 18
The divorce of two parents doesn’t change those parties’ obligation to financially support their child. This obligation, however, isn’t necessarily permanent. In Florida, the general rule is that non-custodial parents are no longer obligated to pay support after their child reaches the age of 18 years old. This rule does not, however, affect any… Read More »
What To Know About Time-Sharing In A Florida Divorce
Couples with children who decide to separate won’t be permitted to finalize their divorce until a parenting plan is in place. Parenting plans are basically child custody arrangements, in which a couple decides how often each will have custody of their child. Although what these time-sharing schedules look like will depend on a family’s… Read More »
Planning For A Florida Divorce
The decision to get divorced is not usually taken lightly, but comes after months or even years of debate and introspection. It would, however, be a mistake to assume that upon reaching this decision, the hard work is over. In reality, this resolution is only the beginning for divorcing couples. Fortunately, there are some… Read More »
Factors Considered By Family Courts When Making Education-Related Decisions
One of the many difficult decisions that divorcing parents face is where their child will go to school. Often, parents are able to reach an agreement on this issue, whether they decide to keep their child in the same school, remain in the school district, but change schools, or move to another district entirely…. Read More »
Tips For Time-Sharing On Thanksgiving
Feeling grateful on Thanksgiving can be difficult for separated parents who find themselves unable to reach an agreement on how to divide holidays with their child. Fortunately, there are ways to navigate time-sharing in a way that reduces the potential for conflict and maximizes a family’s chances of experiencing a memorable and fulfilling holiday…. Read More »
4 Tips For Long Distance Co-Parenting
While it may be ideal for divorcing parents to continue to live close to each other for the child’s sake, doing so is not always possible. Fortunately, parents who are committed to their children can successfully co-parent, even from different states, if they focus on a few important goals. Co-parenting across state lines can,… Read More »
Ground Rules For Living Together While Going Through A Divorce
While a couple may want to obtain separate residences while going through a divorce, doing so is not always an option. Often, couples may find themselves needing to wait until their shared home is sold, or they may need to grapple with other financial challenges that make maintaining two households impossible. Whatever the case,… Read More »
Things To Keep In Mind When Negotiating A Divorce Settlement
Often, when people think of divorce, they imagine going up against a spouse in a courtroom and in the presence of a judge. While some divorces do need to be resolved through litigation, this isn’t the only way to obtain a divorce. In fact, many couples are able to avoid the courtroom entirely by… Read More »
Preparing For A Court Ordered Time-Sharing Evaluation
Child custody and time-sharing issues are some of the most emotionally charged matters that couples will face in a Florida divorce. This is especially true in cases where a couple is unable to come to an agreement on how time-sharing will be divided, as a court will need to step in and make these… Read More »
