For parents who share custody, some of the hardest parts of a parenting schedule happen during an ordinary weekday afternoon. School lets out. One parent is still at work. A child has soccer practice at 5:00, homework to finish, or an appointment that afternoon. When parents have different schedules and expectations, a simple pickup can […]
Florida Divorce Law Blog
When parents separate or divorce, both may genuinely believe they know what is best for their child. One parent may think the child should spend more time with them. Another may believe a different schedule, school, or routine would provide greater stability. Florida courts approach the question differently. Rather than deciding which parent has the […]
Few things are more frustrating for a parent than following a court-ordered parenting schedule only to discover that the other parent is making it difficult, or even impossible, to spend your scheduled time with your child. Have you noticed they aren’t holding up their end of the agreement? Do they arrive late? Is your child […]
A custody order can feel permanent when it is entered. But families change. A work schedule changes, a child gets older, parents move, or circumstances that once made a parenting plan workable simply no longer exist. When that happens, you may wonder whether you can ask the court to change the existing order. In Florida, […]
When you are involved in a family law dispute, it can be tempting to save every text, email, photograph, social media post, and document you can find. More evidence is not necessarily better. What matters is collecting relevant, reliable information that helps establish what actually happened. Organizing that information before you need it can make […]
Parenting plans offer structure and stability after a divorce or separation. This is especially important for children. Plans establish how parents will share time with their children and handle a variety of issues that every family faces. They’re an essential tool for keeping life stable and peaceful after divorce. But what happens when changes are […]
Healthy communication is important for all parents, whether you’re married or not. However, in divorced or separated families, communication about children tends to trigger arguments more often than in families that all live under one roof. The good news is that communication problems don’t always mean your co-parenting relationship is failing. Often, only a few […]
Extracurricular activities can be an important part of a child’s development. Sports teams, music lessons, academic clubs, theater programs, and other activities allow children to build confidence, develop new skills, and spend time doing things they enjoy. For divorced or separated parents, however, these activities can sometimes create unexpected challenges. A busy extracurricular schedule can […]
Disagreement is common in many divorces. And while not seeing eye-to-eye is to be expected, it’s important to navigate these situations carefully when there are children involved. How divorcing parents handle conflict plays a major role in the health of their children. When parents can share information, cooperate, and resolve disagreements respectfully, children often benefit […]
A variety of events can trigger issues between divorced and separated parents. One of the most common is daycare and after-school exchanges. Florida parenting plan daycare exchanges should be peaceful and routine. This can change when parents disagree about schedules, transportation, and anything else related to these events. Taking a consistent approach to these daily […]
