Chances are your teenager has had access to a lot of information about drugs from the media and friends. Therefore, although uncomfortable, it's crucial to provide your child with the correct information. Below are three topics to consider discussing during your...
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Is it sometimes better to divorce for the sake of the children?
You often hear of couples staying together because they think it's better for their children. But that's not always a good reason to remain in an unhappy marriage. Sometimes, divorcing can improve everyone's lives. Here are a couple of reasons. An unhappy marriage can...
What determines child custody?
In a divorce, both parents likely want custody of their children. Both parents may have certain beliefs about childcare. As a result, parents may fight for custody during a hearing. But, how is child custody decided? When a court looks at a child custody case, they...
Why it’s so easy for teens to get arrested for a Florida DUI
Florida has long been a vacation destination. People come from all over to enjoy the amusement parks or celebrate spring break. Most people return from Florida with kitschy souvenirs, beautiful photos and special memories. Some come home with pending criminal charges...
How do you get a child support modification?
As a parent, you have an obligation to provide financial support for your child. Between housing, clothing and other essentials, it costs more than $200,000 to raise a child from birth to 18 in Florida. But sometimes life circumstances change, along with your...
Beware these 3 signs of marital asset dissipation in a divorce
You may notice certain behaviors or financial activities by your spouse that could indicate marital asset dissipation or the intentional depletion of marital assets in anticipation of divorce. When this happens, it’s crucial to act quickly to protect your financial...
There are actually 2 types of child custody
When many people think about child custody, they only think about the debate between sole custody and joint custody. The courts often prefer to split custody between two parents, but these parents may each want to fight for sole custody so that their child only lives...
Divorce can cause teens to engage in risky behaviors
While divorce rates have declined overall in recent years, approximately 40% of children experience divorce. Divorce is tough on everyone involved, but teens can take it especially hard. Studies suggest that teens are much more likely to engage in risky behaviors...
Factors that can damage marital communication
At some point, every married couple faces difficulties. These can range from minor to severe, but how a couple overcomes these challenges shapes the future of the relationship. One of the most important aspects of any relationship is communication. Without this, a...
When do family changes make a custody modification necessary?
A time-sharing order approved by the Florida family courts is a powerful document. It outlines how the parents in a family divide time with their children. While parents may sometimes need to make minor adjustments for unusual scenarios, like a child serving...