What Is the Easiest Way to Co-Parent? The Benefits of Parallel Parenting
Co-parenting is not always as easy as the headlines make it seem. Some divorced spouses may find parallel parenting a better strategy. This article discusses a few benefits of parallel parenting. Co-parenting is not always pleasant, but that is part...
Timesharing on Thanksgiving: Some Solutions for Co-Parents from a Divorce Attorney
We are supposed to feel thankful on Thanksgiving, but if you are a divorced parent, feeling grateful can be difficult if you and your co-parent cannot agree on who gets the kids. Timesharing on Thanksgiving doesn’t have to be frustrating,...
4 Tell-Tale Signs Divorce Mediation Won’t Work for You (and What to Do Instead)
When a marriage becomes more difficult to hold together than it is to let it fall apart, the next question that many couples ask is whether divorce mediation is possible. In many instances, mediation is a kinder, less fraught process...
How to Cope with Divorce This Father’s Day: 3 Tips for Parents Who Want the Best for Their Kids
Wondering how to cope with divorce during Father’s Day? Here’s some advice. The way we celebrate holidays is important, especially for children following divorce. With Father’s Day just around the corner, you might be wondering how to make the holiday...
5 COVID-19 Co-Parenting Tips from a Child Custody Lawyer
Co-parenting is a challenge even under ideal circumstances, and with everything that is going on with COVID-19, it’s obvious that circumstances are anything but ideal. As a child custody lawyer, part of my job is to help my clients successfully...
Should I Get a Florida Divorce without a Lawyer to Guide Me?
“Can I get a divorce without a lawyer?” The question above is one that I hear quite frequently, and I want to take the time to answer it because so many people have been steered wrong with bad advice in...
Does Your Marital Settlement Agreement Cover Your Family Business?
When I take on a new divorce client, one question that I like to ask them is whether they have talked to their spouse about a marital settlement agreement. For family business owners especially, the answer to this question can...
Are You Communicating Effectively and Responsibly with Your Co-Parent?
When you are a divorced parent, you have to be able to communicate with your co-parent. Both of you need to be on the same page so that you can continue to raise your kids and give them a happy,...
Divorce Attorney: 6 New Year’s Resolutions for Divorced Parents
The New Year is a great time to reflect on where we are and where we are going. As we begin to make our way through 2020, we are not only embarking on a new year but also a new...
Divorce Advice: Contested or Uncontested Divorce?
Looking for divorce advice? I’ve got you covered. One of the first things you’ll have to decide when divorcing your spouse is whether a contested or uncontested divorce is best for your situation. In simple terms, an uncontested divorce is...