When a special needs child is involved in a divorce, the stakes are often higher than expected. Parents must navigate not only the emotional toll of separation but also the unique challenges of ensuring their child’s well-being. From financial considerations to...
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Why do you need to justify a relocation?
As a divorced parent, you likely have a child custody arrangement on file. If you want to relocate or move, you may need to ask for that custody order to be modified. Exchanging the children on the same schedule may not work if you’re moving to another city or another...
Is a military pension vulnerable during a divorce?
Divorce proceedings tend to be disruptive. Spouses may need to change their living arrangements to minimize conflict. They may need to adjust their schedules if they have minor children and must share parental responsibilities. Couples also have to work out solutions...
A prenuptial agreement could be invalid
If you’re going through a divorce and you have a prenuptial agreement, odds are that you’re counting on the significant protections that it offers you. Maybe you’ve used it to protect your interest in a business that you own or to ensure that an inheritance stays in...
Can your spouse tell you to leave the house during the divorce process?
Your life turns upside down when your spouse tells you that they are filing for divorce. But it is not just the end of the marriage. They also tell you that they are not comfortable living together during the divorce process, so you have to move out and find somewhere...
Do you need to answer questions during a traffic stop?
It’s very likely that a police officer will ask you questions if they pull you over for a traffic stop. These questions could include: Where are you coming from? Where are you going? Do you know why I pulled you over? Do you know how fast you were driving? Have you...
Can you deny custody over child support issues?
When the court orders one parent to pay child support to the other, the hope is that things will go smoothly and they will make these monthly payments moving forward. Unfortunately, this doesn’t always happen. Some parents refuse to pay or fall behind on their...
The unique time-sharing challenge that military families can face
Divorce leads to a variety of challenging conversations and decisions. If couples share children, divorce has the potential to be far more complex. Parents have to find ways to share their parental rights and responsibilities, including time-sharing. If one of them is...
Why do teens drink alcohol when they know it’s illegal?
It’s illegal for anyone to possess or drink alcohol under the age of 21 in Florida, and most teens are well aware of this. As a parent, you certainly also understand that your teenager should not be drinking alcohol. However, teens are arrested consistently on...
When should you tell your children about the divorce?
Parents don't like to see their children hurt. It's particularly painful when the parents are the ones causing the pain. It's easy to put off telling your kids that their parents are divorcing. But waiting too long can sometimes make a bad situation worse. The where...