Developing a shared parenting plan

With all of the emotion that may be associated with your divorce in Plantation, it may become easy to start viewing your proceedings from a “win-loss” perspective (as in every concession made in your favor being a win for you, and conversely a loss for your ex-spouse). Yet as many of the clients that weContinue reading “Developing a shared parenting plan”

How relocation affects child custody

If you have gone through a divorce in Florida and are preparing to move, you may be wondering how the relocation will affect your child custody arrangements. The rules and regulations you must follow will depend greatly on how your child’s other parent feels about the move, but must also meet certain requirements regarding theContinue reading “How relocation affects child custody”

How are the best interests of a child determined?

When it comes to child custody in Florida, the courts often use the best interests of the child when making decisions. However, it can be difficult to determine what exactly that means. In this case, having a working understanding of how courts go about making these sensitive decisions is crucial for parents to remain involvedContinue reading “How are the best interests of a child determined?”

Few grandparents’ rights in Florida

Many across the country associate Florida with their grandparents, as many move to the Sunshine State in retirement, but as far as visitation rights go, grandparents do not have legal standing here. As the Sun Sentinel reports, while some states do offer visitation rights to grandparents, Florida courts consistently have found on the part ofContinue reading “Few grandparents’ rights in Florida”

Can you make co-parenting a peaceful and positive experience?

If you and your spouse are getting a divorce and have had children together, chances are you have already begun thinking about a custody arrangement. As is the case for many Florida couples, the thought of co-parenting your children with your estranged spouse may seem impossible or daunting at the least. However, with the rightContinue reading “Can you make co-parenting a peaceful and positive experience?”

Parents: are you prepared for summer custody changes?

Summer is right around the corner. That means that in a matter of weeks, kids across Florida will be out of school and looking for ways to spend their summer vacation. Whether this realization instills a feeling of excitement or stress in you as a parent, it can serve as a good opportunity to makeContinue reading “Parents: are you prepared for summer custody changes?”