Your relationship with your child has always been strong, but since your separation, you notice your child seems distant, angry or even fearful of you for no clear reason. They may be repeating negative phrases about you that sound as if they came from your co-parent....
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Child Custody
Sharing custody with a ‘Disneyland parent’
Co-parenting is a challenge even when both adults have the same values and priorities. In cases involving very different perspectives on parenting or a very uneven distribution of parenting time, calmly sharing custody can be far more difficult. A Disneyland parent...
The challenges of child custody in a New Jersey same-sex divorce
When same-sex couples divorce, the emotional and legal complexities often extend far beyond property division and financial settlements. One of the most sensitive and difficult issues to navigate is child custody. These difficulties often arise from the way parentage...
Do children have to choose a parent during custody disputes?
Parents preparing for divorce often worry about consequences for their children. They don't want the end of the marriage to harm their children. Thankfully, parents can take certain steps to reduce the stress and damage generated by their divorce proceedings....
Is it harder for a co-parent to move to a different house?
You may be considering moving, perhaps because you want a fresh start after your divorce. You and your spouse recently split up, and you are moving forward with your life. The problem is that you and your spouse are now co-parents. You have a child together, and you...
Differentiating between legal and physical custody rights
Dividing up child custody rights is one of the main areas of focus when parents are going through a divorce. Some parents agree that they want to share custody, so they just need to figure out exactly how to make that happen. Other parents want to get sole custody, so...
Could claims of substance abuse impact a custody order?
Substance abuse is a relatively common medical issue. Alcoholism runs in some families. Some people develop chemical dependencies during treatment for medical issues. Others may experiment with chemicals while they are young and then discover that they cannot stop....
Do you have a high-conflict co-parent?
Dealing with a co-parent who constantly creates grounds for conflict can be challenging. They may have once been cooperative but changed with time, destabilizing the parenting relationship and potentially negatively impacting the child’s well-being. How can you handle...
How co-parents can help their children as they go back to school
Back-to-school season can be overwhelming for newly separated or divorced co-parents. However, with a little planning and a commitment to work together, you can make it less overwhelming for your child. If you and your co-parent are both committed to keeping your...
3 signs it may be time to modify a custody order
Parents who share children and live separately typically have a custody order that governs their relationship. They have to communicate with one another about the children, make joint decisions and regularly exchange custody. Custody orders help prevent parents from...