The pandemic has put parents in unprecedented positions in terms of caring for their children. One issue that may come to a head for many Floridians is how to keep a child safe in a COVID-19 world. For instance, what if parents who share custody disagree on whether a...
Child Custody
Co-parenting after divorce: how a mediator can help
You and your former spouse ended your marriage on bad terms. Things were said and done that can’t be taken back. Your divorce devolved into a bitter, drawn-out battle. Now that it’s finally over, you wish you could cut your former spouse out of your life completely –...
Tips for sharing custody during back-to-school season
If you are recently divorced with children, you are likely facing a range of unexpected challenges. While you can't predict every challenge that may arise down the road, there are events you can anticipate and prepare accordingly. For instance, it's back-to-school...
What factors determine child custody and timesharing in Florida?
Child-related issues are the heart and soul of most Florida divorces. What happens during child custody and timesharing determinations can lead to further conflict or, perhaps, smooth the way for future peace between you and your co-parent. Many couples amid a...
What is parental alienation?
Often time-sharing disputes devolve into nothing more than mud-flinging. This can be enormously frustrating to a judge if your case ends up in court. With little or no background knowledge, he or she is forced to decide what kind of arrangement is best for your child...
Should your children have a nanny during your divorce?
Children often need extra support during their parents’ divorce. Because of the time that you’ll have to spend on divorce-related matters and setting up the new way of life, the time you have with your children might not be as much as you want. For this reason, some...
Virtual visits can fill a void when you’re away
Dealing with a long-distance time-sharing situation isn’t ideal for the children or the parent who doesn’t get to spend much time with the child. The parenting plan for these cases will usually have a schedule that enables the child to spend as much time as possible...
Travel often? You should still get time with your kids
When you travel for your job, it can be hard to have as much custody of your children as you’d like. When you are married, you at least know that they’ll be there at home waiting for you. The same isn’t true when you go through a divorce. Now that you’re divorcing,...
The Complexities of Parental Relocation in Divorce
Last Friday, I had the privilege of addressing the annual Family Law Board Certification Seminar in Orlando for the 13th consecutive year. Hosted by the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar and the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Florida Chapter, this is the...
The Impact of Electronic Evidence in Divorce Proceedings
As published in the September 15, 2016 issue of Daily Business Review's Family Law section.It's been virtually impossible to ignore the latest sexting allegations concerning Anthony Weiner and his estranged wife, Huma Abedin. This time, the couple has officially...