If you and your spouse are in the process of divorcing in Florida, you may have already begun considering how you will arrange co-parenting for the best interest of your children. An effective way to clarify these types of arrangements is for you and your ex to have a...
Child Custody
Reviewing some advantages of joint custody
Working through child custody issues can definitely be difficult, especially if both of a child's parents cannot reach an agreement. However, certain arrangements may offer each parent the protections that they are looking for. For example, joint custody could be...
Fathers, custody issues and emotional pain
For fathers, divorce and the various family law matters that may arise can be challenging in many different ways. For example, financial difficulties that stem from spousal support, child support or the way in which a court decided to divide marital property may...
Why should I avoid social media during my divorce?
You may be in the habit of checking your emails, text messaging your friends and posting on social media every day. But if you are going through a divorce in Florida, you may want to change your habits a bit. At , our attorneys frequently...
Unmarried parents and child custody
When it comes to family law, various issues arise, all of which can be challenging. From dividing marital property to setting up a child support order, couples may encounter a wide variety of legal hurdles when splitting up. However, if you are an unmarried parent and...
Managing emotions that arise during a custody dispute
For both parents and children, the emotional toll of divorce can be significant. However, there are ways that parents in Lee County and all across the state of Florida can make these stressful issues easier for children, as well as themselves. At Fried and Fried, we...
Can custody issues affect my child’s passport?
When it comes to international travel, there are a number of matters related to family law that can affect parents as well as children. For example, a non-custodial parent who has fallen behind on their child support may be unable to obtain, use or renew their...
Can I modify my parenting plan?
From child support to anxiety over divorce-related disputes, parents who split up may have a slew of hurdles to overcome. However, it can be especially contentious if you and the other parent of your child have any disagreements that are related to child custody or...
What is custody interference?
When a child's parents split up, a number of legal issues may arise. If you have recently gone through a divorce in Lee County or are living apart from your child's other parent, you may know how stressful it can be to find yourself in this position. With child...
Five things you should know about parenting plans
Child custody is an area of family law that is ruled by emotions. Parents want what is best for their children. It is usually easier for parents who live together to work through issues, but when the parents aren't in a relationship, things can get difficult. This is...

