Co-parenting after a divorce or separation can be difficult even when both parents are trying to do the right thing. When disagreements keep coming up about schedules, school, activities, communication, or other parenting issues, those conflicts can become exhausting for everyone, including the children. Florida parenting coordination gives some families another way to work through […]
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School breaks can be a welcome change for children, but they can create scheduling questions for divorced or separated parents. A regular parenting schedule may work well during the school year and then become difficult when the school calendar includes several days off. Fall break may raise questions about where the child will stay, who […]
Many couples can divorce without high-conflict situations arising, but this isn’t always the case. If you and your spouse are struggling to agree on issues about parenting, it can be especially difficult. More and more these days, the courts are calling on third-parties to help with decisions about important parenting matters. One of the most […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
