A landlord typically takes a security deposit when someone rents an apartment. The goal of this deposit is to cover damage to the space. If the tenant moves out and the apartment needs substantial repairs, the landlord keeps the security deposit and pays for the...
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Co-parents can make back-to-school season easier on their child
Even when parents have a detailed time-sharing agreement and parenting plan in place, navigating the beginning of a child’s first school year after divorce can be challenging. If you’re still negotiating the details or maybe haven’t yet begun the divorce process, it...
The ins and outs of Florida time-sharing laws for families
In Florida, child custody is known as time-sharing and is a critical component of the parenting plan. Time-sharing schedules detail when children live with and spend time with each parent. If this is your first time coping with child-related issues in a divorce, you...
Why is your soon-to-be ex giving away money?
Your spouse is unhappy with you when you tell them that you want to get a divorce, but you still move forward with the process. You do want to end your marriage, and the two of you don’t have children, so you think it’s just going to be a simple matter of splitting up...
What is a co-parenting right of first refusal?
Depending on a family’s unique needs and priorities, the concept of "right of first refusal" can play an important role in fostering a healthy co-parenting relationship. This legal provision, often included in parenting plans or custody agreements, says that one...
Co-parenting when your kids spend summer at camp
Co-parenting can be challenging in unusual ways when children are away at camp. Camp time can disrupt the usual routines and communication patterns that co-parents rely on, making it important to plan before kids leave on their adventures and coordinate effectively...
2 ways arguments can predict divorce
When there are changes in a relationship, it may indicate that a divorce is on the horizon. Couples will sometimes feel themselves moving in this direction before they even intentionally consider divorce or bring up the topic. In many cases, this has to do with...
3 mistakes made when altering a child custody schedule
It is not unusual for co-parents to change a child custody schedule over time. These changes could happen, for example, because a parent is moving away, a child or parent has developed a medical condition, a parent’s school or work schedule conflicts with a custody...
Children’s birthdays: Effective co-parenting strategies
When it comes to celebrating children's birthdays, effective co-parenting can make all the difference in creating joyful and memorable experiences for a child, regardless of the marital status of that child’s parents. Planning for any particular birthday well in...
Can you change a child custody schedule?
As a parent going through a divorce, you may agree to a child custody schedule. This schedule helps instruct when each parent is responsible for their child. Custody schedules may need to be altered over time. Here are a few reasons to make changes: Did you find...