It seems silly to think that a Facebook post could have a negative impact on your divorce proceedings. However, according to Netscape, content on Facebook is cited as evidence in 66 percent of divorce cases.
When modifying or establishing parental responsibility, or approving, developing, modifying or creating a parenting plan, the primary consideration is the child’s best interests. But how do judges determine the best interests of a child?
Divorce comes with a myriad of personal challenges. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to prevent stress and reduce the overall cost of ending your marriage.
A child custody evaluation can be a stressful experience. According to the Florida Bar, courts rely heavily on these psychological assessments to create custody arrangements that reflect the children’s best interests. As such, parents who seek physical or legal custody of their children should set aside time to prepare for these evaluations.
If you and your ex cannot agree on a child custody arrangement, the court may appoint a psychologist to conduct a custody evaluation. This is a process in which a licensed psychologist will evaluate your family’s situation and provide conclusions and custody recommendations to the court based on American Psychological Association guidelines.
Child custody evaluations are intended to provide unbiased recommendations and conclusions related to timesharing and custody. According to the Florida Bar, these evaluations can dramatically influence the final outcome of a custody dispute. But what happens if the evaluator is biased? How would you know?
Co-parenting is always challenging – even if your marriage ended amicably. This is why developing a detailed parenting plan during the divorce is crucial. As the Father Involvement Research Alliance explains, most children benefit from having both parents in their lives. However, some custodial parents – both mothers and fathers – attempt to alienate the […]
Divorce does not happen overnight. This is especially true when spouses cannot agree on important matters such as child custody and asset division. As Online Sunshine explains, administrative delays and a lack of financial organization can also delay your divorce.
Divorce is challenging for everyone involved. While parents try to juggle the administrative tasks of ending their marriage with work and other obligations, children must cope with dramatic lifestyle changes.
Aligning schedules, dividing holidays, shuttling the kids between homes – joint custody is challenging. This is particularly true when marriages do not end amicably. As Psychology Today explains, most children benefit from having both parents in their lives, but when former spouses cannot cooperate, it causes unnecessary stress for kids. Although there is no one-size-fits-all […]
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