The teenage years are often challenging for both teens and their parents. As adolescents explore their independence, they may encounter peer pressure, stress or curiosity that could lead to experimenting with drugs. For parents, recognizing the signs of drug use can...
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Important steps to protect your privacy during divorce
When you’re going through a divorce, you’d probably prefer to make a clean break with your spouse – but that isn’t always possible. You may not be able to immediately move out of your shared residence for any number of reasons. So, how do you set boundaries and keep...
Informing your children about the divorce as a couple
Parents should talk to their children about their divorce together because it gives a united front. It can be more manageable for children to come to terms with divorce when they have both parents telling them they are going their separate ways, but they still love...
What does commingling mean?
In a general sense, commingling is when two things get mixed together. They have been commingled and it can be difficult to sort them apart again. When it comes to divorce, this term is most often used when talking about separate property and marital property. In some...
Which couples are good candidates for uncontested divorce?
Divorce can be a challenging process; therefore, it can be a relief for couples to know that their divorce doesn’t necessarily have to be contentious and drawn out. Couples can explore a much less complicated approach than litigation — uncontested divorce. This type...
3 drug-related topics to discuss with your teen
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...
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...