Although financial security may not be the deciding factor in child custody cases, it is certainly a primary concern. If you are going through a divorce and you are a stay-at-home mom, it is natural to worry about how your career prospects—or lack thereof—will affect your chances of securing custody.
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Is Custody More Likely to Be Awarded to Mothers Than Fathers?
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, fathers make up approximately 1 in 6 custodial parents. Although this statistic indicates that courts favor mothers during custody proceedings, that is not necessarily the case.
When Do Family Courts Award Custody to Grandparents?
Child custody laws are complicated, but their premise is simple: The best interests of the children matter most. In general, children belong with their parents, and that’s what the courts ultimately try to arrange when awarding custody.
3 Ways to Address Your Child’s Behavioral Issues after Divorce
Divorce can be devastating for kids, and Medscape reports that children of divorce are more likely to develop behavioral issues than those of traditional, two-parent families. Even if you do everything in your power to help your children cope with the separation, behavioral issues may still arise, and it is up to you and your […]
What Is Joint Custody?
There are two main kinds of custody in Florida, and a judge can apply them in various ways when devising a parenting arrangement. Parents with physical custody reside with their children and take care of them on a regular basis, whereas parents with legal custody get to make decisions on behalf of their children regarding […]
Will I Retain Parenting Rights of My Adopted Stepchild in the Event of a Divorce?
If you marry someone who already has children from a previous relationship, the legal union between you and their parent does not grant you any parental rights. If your stepchildren’s other parent is not in the picture, though, and it is in the family’s best interests for you to adopt them, you can pursue a […]
