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Parenting a child is a tough job already, but that job can get a lot harder to manage when you and your co-parent don’t get along. While summer vacations with the kids may have once been a source of stress relief during your marriage, going on vacation with the kids...
When parents end their relationship, they will both still have responsibilities to their shared children. You and your ex may have had to fight in court to establish a parenting plan, as you might have had different preferences regarding time-sharing and legal...
There are certain benefits to marriage for men, especially if they want to have children. Married fathers have the presumption of paternity under Florida law. They don't need to take any special steps to have their name on their child's birth certificate or to get...
Telling your children about your divorce is likely going to be one of the most difficult conversations you need to have. While some children might take it in stride, others will become understandably upset. As is the case with everything else related to the children,...
Divorce affects every member of a family. Divorcing spouses often experience intense emotional responses and stress levels, while children may struggle with the changes to their family dynamic. Everyone has to get used to new living arrangements, budgets and...
Custody issues are generally among the most contentious during divorce proceedings. Stress and emotions can run high, which can obstruct a person’s ability to make reasoned decisions. While both parents and the court should have the best interests of the child in...
Ending a romantic relationship with your child’s other parent doesn’t mean that you never have to speak to your ex again. Instead, this is the start of a transition to a parenting relationship. You and your ex will have to figure out how to make this work. There are...
Ever since you and your spouse got married, you've used a joint bank account. You both deposit all of your earnings into that account, and you pay things like your mortgage or the credit card bills out of that account. Recently, your spouse came to you and said that...
Going through a divorce can be difficult for you and your children. Although divorce may be the best solution for you and your ex, it can take a long time for your children to accept and understand their new normal. Giving your children the support they need can seem...
Maybe you set your heart on getting sole custody of your children when you divorce. You would not be the first or the last parent to want that. Yet, if you investigate further, you may discover it is not the ideal scenario you think. First, it is not good for your...