Not many forces of nature are as strong as the love between a parent and their child. No matter the nature of your relationship with the other parent, you will always want the very best for your child. Raising a child together after the divorce, however, comes with...
Child Custody
3 points to remember after separation
Parents going through a divorce will often live apart while the process is ongoing. Their children will have to learn to live between two homes instead of in only one. The parents must work as a team to provide the kid with everything they need. Taking the time to...
Can your ex-spouse substitute holiday gifts for child support?
Things are tough all over. Inflation has played havoc with a lot of people’s budgets, and the upcoming holiday season isn’t making things any easier. Your ex-spouse, however, thinks they’ve found a novel solution to their own financial woes without sacrificing any of...
How frequently will custody exchanges take place?
Sharing custody of your children will mean that you have respite time during which you are not responsible for any parental duties. After a custody exchange, your ex will be the one who has to get up in the middle of the night over a bed-wetting issue or pick the kids...
Who gets the kids for the holidays in California?
With the holidays approaching, you have a lot to take care of and arrange for your kids. You need to find the right presents and budget so that you can afford them. You need to communicate with family members about holiday get-togethers and the menu at such...
You’re harassed by your co-parent: What can you do?
You want to communicate effectively with your ex so the two of you can co-parent the kids. Unfortunately, however, sometimes the bad feelings harbored by your former spouse spill over into out-and-out harassment. Their behavior can take many forms: Bad-mouthing you...
Addressing your fears about parental abduction
Breaking up with a co-parent is always hard, even if you never married each other. Typically, both parents feel they deserve unrestricted access to their children. When a court disagrees and gives a larger custody share to one parent over the other, it often leads to...
Can children choose which parent they want to live with?
As you go through a divorce, you probably spend a lot of time thinking about where you would like the children to live and how much involvement you want to have in their lives after the split. For most parents, their primary goal during a divorce is simply to maximize...
3 key points to remember about child custody
Child custody matters can be very stressful. It’s up to the adults in the situation to try to keep the stress to a minimum. There are several ways to do this. One of the most important things to remember is that you have to do what’s best for the children now. You...
Child custody can grow more complicated in the summer
During the school year, you and your ex find child custody to be fairly simple. The children have a stable schedule, so you are able to set up a routine that works around your own careers. Everything is set in place, with the exception of the holidays. In the summer,...