There are five stages of loss and grief: Denial, anger, bargaining, depression and, finally, acceptance. As we discussed before, in a divorce, many people can feel emotions of loss and grief. The first stage, denial, can begin during the marriage. It is often a first response to being told your spouse wants a divorce when...
I just finished attending the AFCC’s 41st conference in Toronto, Canada. The last session of the last day was about things that can be done to ease tension in High Conflict Families. Conflict is the single best predictor of a bad outcome for children in divorce. The seminar was from the point of view of Parent...
A parenting plan is a critical component of any divorce involving children. As defined by Florida Statute 61.046(14), it is a document created to govern the relationship between the parents relating to decisions that must be made regarding the minor child. The parenting plan must include a time-sharing schedule for the parents and the child....
Under Florida law, the divorce court may appoint a guardian ad litem to assist the court in determining the best interests of the children in child-related divorce and post-judgment cases. The role of the guardian ad litem is not to advocate for either parent’s position, but to act in the child’s best interest. Florida Statutes,...
In Florida a marriage can be annulled after the death of one’s spouse if the marriage is found to be void. A void marriage is treated as if the marriage never took place. The grounds for establishing a void marriage are bigamy, incestuous marriage, common law marriage entered into after January 1, 1968, marriage between persons...
In today’s highly mobile society, it is common for people to relocate for any number of reasons. The most common reasons include economic opportunities, employment and relationships. However, relocation can be difficult when parents have time sharing with the children. Florida law specifies that a parent who desires to relocate more than 50 miles for a period...
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