Parenting after a divorce is challenging for many reasons. Chiefly among them is that even though you are legally separated from your spouse, you will still remain a partner with him or her so long as you are raising your children. This is because it is likely that...
What must you include in a Florida parenting plan?
When you and your child’s other parent plan to share parenting duties but are not romantically involved, you must come up with a parenting plan to help you do so. The state requires all parents involved in time-sharing to come up with parenting plans, even if the two...
What are the essential elements of a parenting plan?
When you are a parent, one aspect of getting divorced in Florida may involve creating a parenting plan. If you and your ex-spouse plan to set up time-sharing with your children after the divorce, the court requires you to develop a parenting plan and submit it for...
Moving can be complicated after divorce
You may have been perfectly happy to stay in the family home in Florida with your children when you and your spouse divorced. However, things change, and you may find that the best place for you now is in another city. The legal team at The Murphy Law Group often...
Parallel parenting an option for parents who don’t get along
In Florida divorces where children are involved, child custody is often among the most contentious issues. Family courts make custody decisions based on the best interests of the child, and sole custody is ordered relatively infrequently as courts generally want to...
Child custody and divorce
Every year, thousands of people file for divorce in Florida. It is common for spouses to wait until the beginning of the new year to file because they want to keep the family together until the holidays are over. In many cases, however, there is no need to wait if...
What fathers can do about child custody, support issues
Some Florida fathers who are unmarried or divorced might struggle to get access to their children or to keep up with child support payments. Although courts are supposed to treat parents equally, mothers still tend to get custody, and 80 percent of custodial parents...
An overview of child custody proceedings
Florida parents who are going to court for child custody should prepare as thoroughly as possible. This may include bringing a babysitter or teacher who can testify to an individual's ability to be a good parent. It is also a good idea to think through potential...
Dealing with the challenges of co-parenting after divorce
For anyone in Florida ending a marriage that produced children, the process isn't over once a divorce becomes final. Co-parenting arrangements will need to be made between the parties who play a role in raising a child. Legally, co-parents can be parents or legal...
Parenting schedules add stability to children’s lives
When parents in Florida decide to divorce or end their romantic relationship, both may be committed to ensuring that it does not also mean the end of their relationship with the children. Coming up with a custody agreement can be challenging but also important for...
