Life changes. People decide to move. Moving can be difficult, but there are unique hurdles when the move involves children of divorced parents. Parents in this situation have to follow specific rules when the move results in an official relocation according to state...
Child Custody
Does a teenager need a custody schedule?
Teens are a difficult age range to deal with during divorces. They usually have strong opinions and may be highly independent already. Depending on your child’s age, they might be driving or going to college already. With jobs, schooling, extracurricular activities...
Should you consider a split custody schedule?
You’ve always known that your children didn’t get along well, but with the onset of your divorce, things have gotten even worse. Your teen is outright intolerant of your younger child, but your younger child doesn’t understand what’s going on and has anxiety and...
What do the best interests of a child mean for time-sharing?
When Florida parents create parenting plans dividing responsibilities, they have to set specific terms for time-sharing obligations. Parents who cannot work out the details on their own will have to go to court. When a judge has to make some of those decisions, their...
Child custody during the holiday season
Most children get excited about the holiday season - Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year's, etc. Time off from school, presents, time with family, and holiday traditions make this an extra special time for kids. But for many families, this holiday season will look different...
Immigration status in custody battles may not be a factor
Child custody matters are inherently complicated. Florida family court judges must make such decisions by viewing each situation through the lens of "the child's best interest" factors; a set of provisions that considers the child's environment, contact with family...
How to make introducing a new love to kids easier.
While it may not seem like it for some people going through divorce, but life goes on after the split is finalized. This also means that divorcing parents continue their romantic lives and may meet someone new. When this happens, the inevitable challenge is...
Shades of Billie Jean? Michael Jordan defends paternity suit
Hall of Fame basketball player Michael Jordan is in the news once again. Indeed, his Charlotte Bobcats are having another abysmal season, but this news is for off-the-court allegations.Jordan is another high-profile NBA star to be accused of fathering a child. An...
Discrimination against dads in the workplace. What to do?
The vestiges of sex discrimination still appear in the American workplace. Women still make nearly 80 cents to every dollar a man makes, and they still have to deal with sexual harassment. However, men may have to deal with the stereotypes that come with the...
How fathers can stay relevant to daughters during divorce
If you ever thought sports were overrated, a new study may change your mind; especially for fathers who seek to improve their relationships with their daughters. A study conducted by researchers at Baylor University found that fathers who played sports with their...
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