As you suddenly realize you are a single parent, you will find a lot of new tasks on your to-do list. One that may be a little daunting if you are unprepared is when summer is finally over and it is time for the kids to go back to school. Don’t get frustrated or caught unaware! Instead, read the following guide that will make you look like an old pro at this single parenthood thing.

A peaceful divorce sounds ironic doesn’t it? Although more than half of U.S. marriages end in divorce, it’s still a nasty process for some couples. The loss, rejection and scary life change can be enough to tear couple apart and cause a significant amount of tension and angst. It doesn’t have to be so hard to part ways. There are steps you can take to ensure a peaceful, calm divorce that will benefit both parties.

The famous writer Margaret Atwood had a divorce quote, which went like this: 

“A divorce is like an amputation: you survive it, but there’s less of you.”

Florida’s Visitation and Custody Rights

If it can be called a benefit, the Jacksonville court system, in conjunction with the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, recognizes that both the mother AND the father are to be given the same amount of consideration in the parenting plan of their off-springs. This means that both parents need to work with each other for the mental and physical welfare of the child.