Managing Family Conflict

A collaborative approach to your family law case removes the adversarial element inherent in many divorce proceedings. This approach is...

[This article was published in the Florida Family Law Section "Commentator" magazine, Volume XLIV, Issue 4, Summer 2025. Click here to...

The old adage "sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me" helps teach kids resilience and build their...

When can a child choose how much time they wish to spend at a parent's home? The answer may vary based on what state you live in, but...

Your court case is over, but your coparenting has just begun. Parents in two-home families often need continued help, advice, and...

https://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/news/2024/jul/05/the-price-and-value-of-peace-for-children/ From the bench: The price and value of peace...

It's sometimes hard to know when to step in and when to step back as a step-parent. Many experts recognize that the more successful...

Routine Important Urgent Crisis Emergency We've...

Co-parenting can be challenging in "normal" times. But, what about during a pandemic, like the one we are experiencing with the...

There are many situations that might call for one or both parents to be court-ordered to have supervised visits or exchanges with their...

A QDRO (pronounced "Quadro") is a Qualified Domestic Relations Order. It is a way to divide someone's retirement funds. Florida law...

"Timesharing" is how we now talk about what used to be called "custody" in Florida. Over a decade ago, Florida lawmakers realized that...

Can I hire a social investigator or evaluator without an attorney? Do I have to adopt their recommendations? What is the difference...

Thinking of handling your divorce yourself, without hiring any professionals to assist you? It can be done, but it is often ill-advised....