The circumstances of parents separated from their children for whatever reason almost always becomes riddled with complications. Though children are often removed from their parents for concerns about the child's welfare, such separation is almost always traumatic for the child.
Increase of adoption of children in Florida
In a one year period, more than 3,250 foster children were formally adopted in the state of Florida. This was an eight percent increase over the previous year, and it resulted in a large number of special needs children being brought into families.
Father alleged to owe $700,000 in back child support
A former lawyer living in Florida is alleged to owe $700,000 in back child support. The former lawyer denies that he owes any such obligation, and he instead claims that he was actually granted custody of the children back in 1991.
Child custody dispute brought to Florida Supreme Court
The focus of Florida courts when it comes to divorce, child custody and child support issues has changed dramatically in recent years. At least in the courts, the focus is now also upon the child - rather than the parent.
HBO special about divorce and children
An HBO special concerning divorce and children was recently released. In the film, children provide advice to parents on how they would want to see the dissolution of their parents' marriage handled as it pertains to them.
