We hope this Q&A is the first of many... Question & Answer with Industry Professionals.

Purpose: Use our ever growing network of reputable industry peers to produce educational content that will help more working parents achieve successful coparenting outcomes.

Parenting plans with children age 0-5 should address unique child development considerations. What about parenting plans for teenagers, age 15-18? Post-high school planning becomes more important. What if one parent believes technical college is the best career path for the child, compared to a university? Who decides? Who pays? Is there a provision that caps tuition payments, which may be an expense assigned to one parent?...

Published in Paradise News Magazine 

This article is meant to inform parents that Age Appropriate Parenting Plans exist, including “Age-Based Guidelines for Parenting Plans and Schedules”.  There are also mediators who specialize in this and can facilitate a process that best fits the circumstances. Other resources include child development, educational experts…

Published in Paradise News Magazine – December 2024

Knowing what education-related issues to consider can help parents anticipate disagreements and be better prepared to draft a parenting plan they agree on. The more prepared both parents are regarding each other’s concerns, the more likely they can work collaboratively and agree on a plan that best supports the child’s education. 

Published in Belleair Neighborhood News Magazine – November 2024

For parents navigating divorce & child custody, posting on social media can significantly impact the outcome in court.  Properly navigating the social media landscape is critical to avoiding unnecessary pitfalls, which can have devastating effects on the children. Before clicking “post”, consider these consequences.…

Published in Clearwater Beach Neighborhood News Magazine – November 2024

Better Prepare Yourself For Due Diligence When Selecting Your Attorney… General Questions About Custody Law, Fees & Case Management…

Published in Paradise News Magazine – October 2024

For parents navigating divorce & child custody, posting on social media can significantly impact the outcome in court.  Properly navigating the social media landscape is critical to avoiding unnecessary pitfalls, which can have devastating effects on the children. Before clicking “post”, consider these consequences.…

Published in Early Learning Coalition of Pasco & Hernando – 2024 Spotlight on Providers

Educators with students whose parents are going through a custody dispute may wonder… What is my role, or appropriate level of involvement?  How can I protect myself from legal entanglements?  We’ve identified a few areas that are important to be mindful of....

St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce – Member Spotlight August 2024

Thank you St. Pete Chamber of Commerce for highlighting Our Children Have Rights in the Member Spotlight. We value our membership & we're grateful to play a role in advancing your Mission: The St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce shall be the preeminent leader of business in order to ensure the economic growth and vitality for all in our community…

Published in Paradise News Magazine: August – September 2024

A Collaborative Divorce is a legal divorce process that allows co-parents to negotiate the terms of divorce. It’s an alternative to fighting in court, while avoiding a prolonged process where the child(ren) is the subject of a nasty litigation dispute...

Published in Clearwater Beach Neighborhood News: August – September 2024

Not selecting the RIGHT attorney is the most common mistake while navigating the child custody & co-parenting process. We’ve included some of our prepared questions that we provide parents during the process of identifying the RIGHT attorney, given their circumstances...

Published in Clearwater Beach Neighborhood News – June – July 2024

A Collaborative Divorce is a legal divorce process that allows co-parents to negotiate the terms of divorce. It’s an alternative to fighting in court, while avoiding a prolonged process where the child(ren) is the subject of a nasty litigation dispute…

Published in Paradise News Magazine – June-July 2024
Mediation is an increasingly popular method when resolving child custody disputes. When cases involve domestic violence, child abuse, or child neglect, mediation is generally not appropriate. At OCHR, we focus on better educating and equipping parents to make informed decisions, while avoiding major mistakes…

Published in Paradise News Magazine – May 2024

Navigating child support can be a complicated and emotional process. Having a clear understanding of Florida laws and the guidelines that govern child support payments is the best way to navigate the process more seamlessly, while avoiding major mistakes.

Published in Clearwater Beach Neighborhood News - April 2024

Mediation is an increasingly popular method when resolving child custody disputes. When cases involve domestic violence, child abuse, or child neglect, mediation is generally not appropriate. At OCHR, we focus on better educating and equipping parents to make informed decisions, while avoiding major mistakes.