Friday, October 13, 2017

Parenting Pointers: How to Best Protect Children During the Difficulty of Divorce

For the past 11 years, Stacy Beaulieu-Fawcett, founder of Beaulieu-Fawcett Law Group (www.BLGFL.com), has focused solely on marital and family law. She serves clients throughout the state of Florida. Mrs. Beaulieu-Fawcett has built her thriving practice, in large part, by helping her clients navigate the often-difficult decision to divorce.  
Protecting children is always a top priority. Parents can protect children who get divorced from a possible divorce. Stacy discusses the most important steps that should be taken to ensure the well-being of children, that includes:
  • Putting Provisions on Accounts Left Specifically for Children: Often, parents pass down property or gifts to children who may get married down the road.  For example, a parent may gift their child money for a down payment on a home.  It’s important to include provisions on these gifts because, unfortunately, any couple may face divorce. “Putting a provision on gifts and ensuring they’re not jointly titled with a spouse helps to ensure your child’s assets are protected. It’s important to also note provisions on assets that may be designated for children when they are young,” says Stacy.

  • Planning Ahead with a Prenuptial Agreement: According to Stacy, “Approximately 90% of couples who come into my office have never discussed basic details such as having children.” Pre-nups are not just about money. There needs to be an agreement that details who is expected to stay home and care for the children, as well as many other issues including medical decisions, school decisions, relocation and more.

  • Modeling Maturity: Divorce is a difficult process for both adults and children.  Children often do not understand the termination of a marriage and the emotional hardship that it may cause.  “One of the best things you can do for your child during a divorce is to model maturity and spare any details. Resolve issues as quickly as possible and move on.” 

  • Choosing a Marital and Family Lawyer: In many states, the only certification for an expert in a particular area of law is the board certification.  Stacy asserts that “no attorney can call themselves a specialist unless they’re board certified. You would never go to a trust and estate attorney for marital law, just as you wouldn’t go to a marital attorney for trust and estate law.”  It’s important to only use a specialist who understands how to best advocate for the children, navigate through alimony and custody battles, as well as protect children’s assets.
About Mrs. Beaulieu-Fawcett
Beaulieu-Fawcett is an esteemed and highly involved member of the local legal community. In her marital and family law practice, she is committed to protecting her client’s rights and serving their children’s best interests.
Mrs. Beaulieu-Fawcett has extensive experience handling difficult and complex family law cases in a professional and compassionate manner negotiating when possible and aggressively litigating when necessary.  Prior to entering private practice, she spent several years in the courtroom assisting a Chief Family Law Judiciary. Mrs. Beaulieu lectures frequently on various family law issues throughout the state.
Mrs. Beaulieu-Fawcett was featured as one of the top young attorneys in Florida on SuperLawyers.com. She was named “Florida’s Legal Elite” by Florida Trend Magazine which recognized her as top 2% of attorneys in Florida.  The Beaulieu-Fawcett Law Group focuses on family law areas including:
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