Divorce will create difficulties for everyone involved, no matter how carefully parents attempt to handle the situation. Emotions run wild and the basis of everything a child knows could end up overturned. However, parents can make certain choices that will benefit...
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When may parents change a child’s visitation schedule?
According to the Florida Department of Revenue, you may need a court order to modify a visitation or parenting plan established during your divorce. As noted by the Florida Courts website, requests for modifications require showing your circumstances have changed in a...
Are child custody arrangements permanent?
One of the most difficult parts for any family going through a divorce or separation process is the determination of child custody arrangements. The split of one household into two requires that both children and parents maintain connections with one another, which...
When can you modify child support in Florida?
It is unrealistic for the courts to assume that a child support order that works in the early days of a separation will work five, 10 or 15 years down the road. At some point, you may find that your support order becomes unaffordable. Likewise, your ex may determine...
Taking action when your ex ignores child custody arrangements
Arranging child custody may require you to compromise as you assess the best outcome on behalf of your children. Given that the agreement needs to meet the needs of several parties, it may take time to arrange. The frustration of dealing with an ex who refuses to...
How to create a workable parenting plan: 3 Essentials
Parting ways with a significant other is often challenging, especially with children. A workable parenting plan can make the transition smoother. As a comprehensive legal document that works as a peace treaty between parents, it outlines how to handle conflicts and...
What role does “best interests” play in custody hearings?
Deciding how to share parenting responsibilities in the wake of divorce may create challenges. Even though you and your spouse may have struggled to resolve marital conflicts, raising your children is most likely something both of you wish to accomplish. Going...
Can “nesting” help our family through a divorce?
Divorce is a difficult time for everybody involved, particularly children. Many parents worry about the mental and emotional health of their children throughout the divorce process, and with good reason. Typically, after a divorce, the parents will set up separate...
Which parent gets child tax credit payments in shared parenting agreements?
Child tax credit payments are early payments of the child tax credit you can claim on your taxes when you have children under the age of 17. A special ruling allows these payments. If you have shared custody, it can alter your taxes in many ways. It may also make you...
What parents should know about child custody in Florida
Despite the widespread use of the term custody, Florida actually uses "time-sharing" to describe how parents divide time with their children after divorce. The state encourages parents to come to an agreement about time-sharing either independently or with the help of...
