Learn about different children behavior during and after divorce and how checking in on your children is vital to their ability to heal and feel supported.
Co-Parenting after Divorce
Untying the Knot is Tougher Than Getting Married
You know that the sanctity of marriage and all that it should represent has become tarnished when we read in the tabloids or even more respectable newspapers about the failure of yet another celebrity marriage. What degrades marriage even further is when there are articles that site the “13 Shortest Marriages in Celebrity History.” The […]
7 Common Mistakes Made When Fighting a Custody Battle
For most parents, the possibility of losing full-time care of their kids is a foreign idea that holds a lot of fear, uncertainty, and regret. In the past, a court always granted the mother full custody of children, but this is no longer the case. Each parent now has the right to state his or […]
12 Realities of Becoming a Stepparent
One reality of becoming a stepparent is that you will (probably) never replace the natural parent in the children’s hearts – no matter how loving and supportive you may be.
I Want My Family to Cut Ties with My Ex. Am I Being Unreasonable?
I wasn’t expecting to lose my family to my ex-husband in my divorce. Now I want them to cut ties with my ex. Am I being unreasonable?
The Effects of Spousification on a Child
Divorce is probably one of the most traumatizing experience in many children’s lives. Parents are often unaware of the emotional burden most children bear, especially those parents who are involved in a nasty, prolong custody battle. Children of divorcing parents often struggle with fear, anxiety, uncertainty, and overwhelming pain of pending loss. Often confused as […]
Stepparent Adoption Part I: Who Can Legally Adopt Under Florida Law?
Many of my clients have questions about the adoption process, and in particular, the step-parent adoption process. Some mistakenly believe that just because they’ve remarried, their new spouse automatically has legal recognition of their new step-children. That is not the state of the law in Florida however, and until a Court enters an Order establishing […]
How to Introduce a New Partner to Your Child
I am so frequently asked about the best way to introduce a new partner to your child after divorce. There is no perfect way, but there are guidelines that can make the introduction easier. Children of divorce have experienced loss. When their parents split up, even if they have joint custody and see both parents […]
Child Maltreatment Concerns in Custody Evaluations
Not every custody case requires a mental health expert. Many times, parties are ordered to attend Custody and Parenting Time Mediation and can resolve their dispute. Other times, one party files a pendente lite motion (applied to court orders that are in effect while the divorce is pending), seeking custody, and the Court’s Order resulting […]
When Your Child May Have Been Sexually Abused By A Sibling
If you or someone you know is dealing with the issue of a child being sexually abused by a sibling, you should consult an attorney immediately.
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