Recent Blog Posts
Choosing Between Collaborative and Traditional Divorce
Divorce frequently causes couples to question a lot about their lives, and how to move on from the end of a marriage. Many different emotions will ebb and wane as the decision to divorce is made, as the dissolution process is started, and as the court officially dissolves the marriage a number of months… Read More »
The Role of Supervised Visitation in Child Custody
Children do best when both parents are fully involved in their lives, both physically and informationally. This standard rests on the presumption that parents are best fit to raise their children without undue interference from the State. In practice, this paradigm means parents are granted parenting time free from supervision by the other parent… Read More »
Hiring a Private Investigator to Support Claims in Divorce
In an ideal world, divorce would be amicable, and points of contention resolved through simple compromise. High levels of conflict typically require court intervention to settle any point of disagreement, as less adversarial and structured forums, like mediation, are often a nonstarter. Divorce raises a number of sensitive and fundamental issues that must be… Read More »
The Role of Guardians Ad Litem in Family Law Cases
Family law matters that address child-related issues, which can range from divorce to child custody, are some of the more tension-filled lawsuits a person will likely ever experience. When it comes to children and interacting with a former spouse, some parents can become entrenched in maintaining a certain position and be unwilling to consider… Read More »
The Role of Parenting Coordinator’s in Family Disputes
Sharing custody of a child is much more than simply figuring out when and where to exchange physical custody. Having to compromise and cooperate on such personal and sensitive issues can lead some parents to disagree over the best way to raise a child and/or the sharing of parenting time and decision-making responsibilities. The… Read More »
Using Social Investigations to Resolve Child Custody Disputes
Divorce puts a lot of strain on the ability of parents to see eye-to-eye about how to divide parenting responsibilities and childrearing in general. When parents reach an impasse on this issue, a court will need to step in and decide how to arrange parenting time and decision-making responsibilities. These core aspects of child… Read More »
How School Designation Can Affect Parenting Plans
Florida is among a growing number of States that orient child custody around parenting plans that provide for shared, and preferably, equal responsibility for childcare and decision-making. Among the most important decisions a parent makes for a child is the school he/she attends, and unless the parents are willing and able to pay for… Read More »
What to Expect at a Domestic Violence Injunction Hearing
Incidents of domestic violence occur in this country every day, and getting out of these dangerous situations may feel overwhelming and practically impossible. Resources do exist that provide support and assistance to domestic violence victims, so they have options to leave their home situation without ending up on the streets. The law also seeks… Read More »
Rules for Child Passports When Custody Is Shared
One of the greatest technological advancements of the modern age is the ease of travel across the world. Getting on a plane and landing in another hemisphere or continent is not the daunting task it was just 100 years ago. The modern ease of travel means people are more willing to relocate and visit… Read More »
Deciding and Allocating Extracurricular Activities Post-Divorce
Children today are expected, and some demand, to be involved in a number of extracurricular activities. These endeavors are tied to better sociability, self-esteem, and overall development into a productive adult. Coordinating work, school, and after-school activities as an intact couple is challenging for all parents, logistically and financially. These challenges are even greater… Read More »
