No parent is perfect. Despite the fact that there are books, blogs, online newsletters and friends that may say otherwise, there is no one way to raise a child and no formula for being a perfect parent. However, knowing this doesn't necessarily make it easier to deal...
Month: March 2016
Month: March 2016
What should we include in our parenting plan?
If you are a parent who is unmarried or divorcing your spouse, you are going to have to establish who will be taking care of your children if both parents want and/or have parental rights. This will involve creating a parenting plan with which both of you will be...
Understanding the ‘best interests of a child’
When we talk about legal issues that involve children, we often use the phrase "best interests of the child." If you are a parent in Florida confronted with issues related child custody, child support or visitation, you are likely quite used to hearing this phrase as...
Adoptive mother’s visitation rights restored
In the past several years, the rights of same-sex couples and parents have seen some important shifts, from the legalization of same-sex marriage to changes in adoption laws. However, as promising as these developments have been for the LGBT community and supporters,...
Establishing paternity: do I really need to worry about it?
For many people, becoming a parent is one of the happiest days of their lives. However, this experience is not always as joyful or immediate as you may expect, particularly for men across Florida. In the eyes of the law, becoming a father is not as predictable or...