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...

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,...

Parents who are going through divorce often have a lot of things happening. It’s imperative that they put the children first so the kids can begin to adjust to their new life, with a schedule that is split between two homes. There are several things that parents can...

Custody cases have the potential to get out of hand. One parent may feel scorned or as if they didn’t get what they wanted out of a custody hearing. Unfortunately, that can lead to parental kidnappings. Take, for example, an ongoing alert about children involved in a...

You’ve read all the articles and taken the court-ordered parenting classes with your spouse before your divorce. You’ve both embraced the idea that your children’s needs take dominance over yours, and that you’re in this co-parenting game together. Other than fully...

Very few, if any, parents decide to bring a child into the world only to find themselves in a situation where they have to be apart from them. For some parents, being apart from their child isn't even an option. This is often the case for children with special needs...

Almost no one wants their child custody agreement to have to be decided by a judge. However, when co-parents can’t agree on custody and visitation, they have to turn the matter over to the court. That means that you’ll need to convince a judge that you deserve the...

When parents divorce, the situation immediately requires a number of custodial decisions for their children. Any instance in which there are domestic violence allegations can add an extra layer of complexity to already challenging discussions.  If you stand accused of...

Many couples are delighted to find out that they’re expecting a child, and it brings them closer. There are countless others, though, that take this news differently. It may cause a division between the prospective parents to form, ultimately leading them to break up....

As a parent who is about to divorce, you might look to get as much time with your child as possible. Yet sometimes, it is quality rather than quantity that matters. Research shows it is best for the child when both parents continue to take an active role in their...