When parents share custody, every message can carry weight. Texts, emails and co-parenting apps are often reviewed in family court to help judges decide what serves your child’s best interests. How you communicate with the other parent may show whether you are...
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Divorce in Florida: Safeguarding what matters most to kids
When parents in Stuart or Port St. Lucie go through a divorce, the legal process does not just affect the adults. Florida law requires parents to make specific decisions about their children, and these choices shape both daily routines and long-term wellbeing....
Six ways to build an effective co-parenting relationship
It can be hard to get through your child custody dispute. Yet, even after the matter is resolved through court order, you and your child’s other parent might struggle to get along and effectively co-parent. This can create a lot of tension in your life, but it can...
Be aware of these changes to Florida’s custody laws
Child custody disputes can be incredibly stressful. After all, the outcome can dictate what life with your child will look like, dictating everything from the frequency with which you get to see your child to what your visitation with them will look like. While the...
The Rights of Grandparents in Custody and Visitation Cases
Grandparents play an important role in their grandchildren’s lives. They can help shape their grandchildren’s values and perspective on the world, and they can provide a greater sense of family and purpose. As such, you’d expect that grandparents would have some...
The rise of prenuptial agreements among millennials
Prenuptial agreements used to have quite a negative reputation. If you asked your partner to sign a prenuptial agreement, it was typically viewed as a sign of distrust and that your marriage was doomed to fail. This attitude has changed in recent years, particularly...
How newly divorce parents can prepare for the school year
Before you know it, summer will be over, and your kids will have to go back to school. It’s always an exciting and stressful time of year, especially if you and your children’s other parent are divorced. But navigating back-to-school doesn’t have to be as stressful as...
Where to find evidence to speak to your child’s best interests
Whether you’re facing an initial child custody determination or a modification to an existing order, the court is going to base its determination on what it thinks is in the child’s best interests. That might sound straightforward, but some parents struggle to...
Don’t fall for these common guardianship misconceptions
As our loved ones age, there may come a point when they’re unable to make decisions for themselves. This can be difficult to deal with on an emotional level, as it can be painful to see those individuals we care about suffer from declining health, but one of these...
Five common myths about the adoption process
Adoption can be a great way to expand your family and extend love and support to a child in need. If you’re thinking about adopting a child, though, you might find yourself worried about many aspects of the process. In fact, a general unfamiliarity with it can create...