Connecting Through Cooking and Custody Agreements
Maybe cooking together has a whimsical and welcoming place in your household. But in some homes or situations, it’s a favorite yet rare activity of parents and children. When a family is off kilter, perhaps times of togetherness in the kitchen become even more important.
With the holidays fast approaching, more families are gathering from near and far to enjoy favorite traditions. One of those connecting activities can be time in the kitchen. I’ve read about a group of moms who started a new family tradition of picking a single recipe at random to make over and over. The results, of course, were sometimes masterpieces, and other times epic disasters. The point was to laugh, connect, and learn together.
Ingredients for a Family or Household Recipe for Connection
Whether you are making homemade bagels or reheating leftovers from a favorite restaurant, the kitchen is one location that can pull a family together. And when there are difficulties in parenting or other areas, there can be more family disconnection than you want.
One practical application of this is in the form of a temporary custody arrangement in Florida. Obviously, there are many benefits of creating a sustainable, consistent, organized, safe, happy, healthy home environment. This is true whether or not there are plans for relocation, change of schools, or other issues; or actual adoption or finalization of a divorce.
A temporary custody agreement in Florida may be used for many reasons. It can be entered into prior to the filing of divorce, in the midst of a divorce proceeding, or after an initial temporary arrangement. It might be entered into simply with the goal of keeping the status quo while a formal custody order is established.
Such an agreement can be beneficial if disagreements arise that impact the well-being of the child. This could happen due to times of transition, an illness, an accident, a career change, or a job loss.
More About Temporary Custody Arrangements
The State of Florida allows parents of a minor child to enter into a temporary custody agreement. This written plan can address a number of issues, such as where the child will go to school, where the child will spend parenting time, and whether relocation is included.
If both parents agree, the temporary custody agreement can be filed with the Clerk of the Court. A copy of the agreement is also attached and physical custody awards are made within this document. The Clerk will also provide a Certificate of Children in Court Proceeding, which should be returnable at a final hearing.
If a parent or guardian does not consent to a temporary custody agreement, then the Judge can intervene. In this event, a form could be completed which describes the concerns of the children and what person would be best suited to take custody. The temporary custody agreement can be included, but it is not required.
A temporary custody agreement in Florida can ensure that a child is provided with day to day continuity, schedule, familiarity, and affection. Sometimes these elements can be preserved by cooking things as a family or having simple fun in the kitchen, while at other times it may be important for a Florida family law attorney to assist.
Airs and Graces in the Kitchen and in the Courtroom
After a few evenings of working through chaos and making macaroons, a meal may be forgotten. But each day, families have the opportunity to connect and learn in the kitchen. Extravagant designs on plates or tables full of desserts and candy can even be left outside for the grackles to feast on.
If there is dispute in the Florida court system, there are resources available to parents seeking full time custody or to preserve various rights in a Florida custody matter. From the kitchen to the courtroom, we all have our favorite ingredients to offer.