When parents are no longer together, they often have the legal obligation to make child custody and child support arrangements. There are many parents in Florida that have an obligation to pay child support if they are the noncustodial parent. These payments can start...
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How might domestic violence play into a Florida custody case?
Like other states, Florida’s laws offer special protections to victims of domestic violence and their children. These protections include certain rules designed to prevent an abusive parent from using custody and parenting time as way of continuing a cycle of violence...
Families struggling with mental health, addiction issues have options
Many people along the Treasure Coast are likely to have a close relative or other loved one who is struggling with a serious mental illness or an addiction to alcohol or drugs. This can be a frustrating situation since the State of Florida only has limited resources...
Will adultery affect the outcome of your divorce in Florida?
Many marriages manage to survive adultery on the part of one or both spouses. Yet, yours may have crumbled if you discovered your spouse had an affair. In its aftermath, you will likely wonder how their actions will affect the outcome of your divorce. In Florida, it...
Are there signs that a divorce might be in your future?
Each year in Florida there are thousands of couples who decide to take the life-altering step of filing for divorce. In most cases, there is no denying the impact a divorce can have on your life, especially if the marriage has lasted for years, or even decades. For...
False domestic violence accusations: what to do
Being falsely accused of any crime is a traumatizing experience, but false domestic violence accusations are extremely severe. Not only can domestic violence accusations affect you on a legal level, they also can affect you seriously on a societal level. Society...
What are some domestic violence warning signs?
Both men and women may endure some type of domestic violence over the course of a relationship. The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence reports that one in four women and one in nine men experience this abuse in some form. If you suspect someone you know is...
Understanding how social media use affects child custody
Social media has become a factor in everyday life for the majority of Americans. However, it is important that you understand the role that social media can play when determining child custody. Divorce is an emotional process, and wanting a safe place to vent is...
How can I co-parent with a narcissist?
There is plenty of evidence that shows children do best with both parents as an active presence in their lives. This is why, in the aftermath of divorce, co-parenting is a very popular option. However, even if co-parenting is in the best interest of the children, this...
Is divorce mediation right for you?
Before beginning the mediation process, you should understand the benefits and weaknesses so you know if this path will be a good step. You might pursue divorce mediation if you want a peaceful divorce. According to MoneyCrashers.com, you and your spouse usually work...