Rebecca L. Palmer

December 23, 2024 | Daily Business Review

When the clock strikes midnight, ushering in 2025, a new era for mediation in Florida begins. With the state Supreme Court recently upholding amendments to the Florida Rules for Certified and Court-Appointed Mediators, sweeping changes are set to impact how Floridians approach separation, divorce, and child custody agreements.

By Rebecca L. Palmer

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November 27, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Co-parenting during Thanksgiving and other holidays can be managed in various ways to ensure parents, children, and extended family enjoy quality time together. Some families alternate Thanksgiving each year, where one parent hosts in even years and the other in odd years, allowing each to fully celebrate without splitting up the day itself.

By Rebecca L. Palmer

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October 29, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Mediation offers significant advantages for all parties involved as it helps individuals find common ground and resolve disputes efficiently before proceeding to litigation.

By Rebecca L. Palmer

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October 24, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Those seemingly insignificant points accumulated through flights, hotel stays, and credit card rewards are now considered shared marital assets, becoming part of the "who gets what" debate during the divorce proceedings.

By Rebecca L. Palmer

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September 26, 2024 | Daily Business Review

The day offers the perfect opportunity to celebrate that special bond between parents and their daughters.

By Rebecca L. Palmer

5 minute read

September 18, 2024 | Daily Business Review

If you have children who will be 18 by Election Day, now is a perfect time to encourage them to register to vote and spark discussions about democracy, civic duty, the significance of voting, and having their voices heard. Here are a few ideas for turning this day into a family-oriented event that instills the value of civic participation in your children, regardless of their age.

By Rebecca L. Palmer

4 minute read

September 10, 2024 | Daily Business Review

As a parent, remembering this historic event and honoring the fallen gives you a unique opportunity to shape how this pivotal moment is understood, and turn its legacy into something positive for your family and community.

By Rebecca L. Palmer

5 minute read

August 30, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Given how sophisticated these tools are becoming, it's unlikely that students will voluntarily give up AI-assisted homework assistance anytime soon. This pervasive tool presents a complex moral and ethical landscape for parents: When does using AI go from being a helpful aid to cheating?

By Rebecca L. Palmer

4 minute read

August 12, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Getting your children back into a schedule is tough no matter what, but if you are a single parent, you must be both the fun parent and the enforcer of the rules.

By Rebecca L. Palmer

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July 26, 2024 | Daily Business Review

By educating your children about disabilities and promoting values of acceptance and empathy, you can help build a more inclusive and compassionate society for everybody.

By Rebecca L. Palmer

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