A lot of young people head to Florida for a little “fun in the sun” when they’re on spring break. A few days and nights of overindulgence on alcohol has become almost a rite of passage for many college students. However, there are limits on just how good of a time you...
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Co-parents can help kids navigate different parenting, lifestyles
When couples separate and prepare to divorce, spouses often feel like they can finally live the way they want to after years or even decades of making concessions to their partner. That can lead to one or both of them having a very different lifestyle than when they...
Can I get custody of my pet?
If you are a pet owner considering a divorce, you’ll want to know what will happen to your pet. In some cases, it is simple – one person wants a particular pet, and the other does not. But what if you both want to keep the same animal? In this case, you need to...
What are the benefits of virtual visitation?
Technology is playing an increasing role in almost every aspect of life, and this includes family law. There are numerous apps that can be utilized to facilitate virtual visitation. Incorporating technology into a custody arrangement can benefit both parents and...
3 benefits of pursuing an uncontested Florida divorce
There are typically two approaches to divorce proceedings in Florida. People can either cooperate with their spouse via an uncontested divorce or they can take an adversarial approach and pursue a contested divorce. Contested or litigated divorces require that people...
Does Florida have recreational marijuana?
Every year, more states are adding recreational marijuana laws. These laws largely started out west, in places like Washington, California and Colorado. But they moved across the country and you can now find recreational marijuana in Illinois, Michigan and many states...
What should co-parents know about vacation travel?
Vacation travel can present unique challenges for co-parents. Planning and communication are crucial to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience. Co-parents need to discuss and agree upon travel arrangements in advance. International travel with children after your...
Does one’s chain of command need to be informed about a divorce?
Divorce essentially means that someone's marriage failed, which can be very embarrassing for people to admit. They worry about others judging or pitying them. Some individuals choose not to tell their co-workers or social contacts until the completion of the divorce....
What is parallel parenting?
Co-parenting after a divorce requires one essential thing – cooperation. While most divorcing couples will make a good go at this and raise their children well enough, it is not feasible for some divorcing couples. Examples include when violence or abuse was a problem...
Potential red flags: Divorce may be on the horizon
If you see that a decision to divorce is imminent, that can give you time to prepare by gathering financial documents, considering your goals for the divorce process, looking into local divorce laws and wrapping your head and heart around what is coming. This...