Going through a divorce is tough enough, but what happens if you need to relocate for a fresh start? If you have children, moving can become even more complex. It's not as easy as calling a moving van and just going. But by understanding the rules and having competent legal...
THE BEST LAID PLANS…..WHAT TO DO WHEN THE CHILD SUPPORT PLAN ISNT’S WORKING OUT
After the ink dries on divorce papers, parenting plans, and child support agreements, there's a collective hope that everything will proceed smoothly. However, life's unpredictable nature often has other plans. What to Do When Your Child Support Plans Fall Through (more…)
Mastering Holiday Journeys When Divorced or Co-Parenting: Keeping the Joy in the Holidays
It's the day after Halloween; the holiday decorations are going up, and holiday visits are being planned. Or negotiated. Or fought over. Too often, holiday travel comes with its own unique set of challenges. These challenges are magnified for separated or divorced parents, with both families aiming to create treasured...
Mastering the Divorce Journey: 10 Key Steps and Missteps to Avoid
Divorce is hard for everyone concerned. Little can be done to lessen the pain of divorce, but the parties involved can make the journey a little easier. Having practiced Family Law for over 40 years, we have seen it all. Here are 10 tips that we advise our clients to...
PLANNING ON A DIVORCE? 10 MISTAKES TO AVOID
COMMON MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN GOING THROUGH A DIVORCE. Divorce is hard on everyone involved. Spouses, partners, children..even extended families face a jumble of emotions. Although this is common and is to be expected, all this can lead to mistakes that can have long-lasting effects, emotionally and financially. Below are...
Changes To Florida’s Parenting Rules: It’s A 50/50 Time Share
8.11.24 Update: If your parenting plan was changed over the past year due to these changes, remember to notify your children's school and doctors/dentist offices or anyone who needs to be updated. Learn about more changes to Florida's Family laws and rules which can be found here. Effective on July...
PLANNING FOR SUMMER VACATIONS WHEN SHARING CUSTODY
School’s almost over which means the joys and angst of summer are in the air. The joys of no homework (for both kids and parents). Angst for divorced or separated parents, as both parents and their families, want to spend as much time as possible with their children. And without...
PLANNING FOR HOLIDAY TRAVEL IN A PARENTAL TIME-SHARING PLAN
In today's world, traveling during the holidays is challenging for everyone. But emotions tend to run higher when both parents and their families want to spend as much quality time as possible with their child. The best way to minimize this stress is to create a parenting time-sharing plan...