Child Custody

Parents may be given custody of their child after a divorce. Child custody can give parents legal and physical custody of their child. Legal custody means a parent can make decisions on behalf of their child, such as their education and medical needs. Physical custody...

Parents who don’t live close to each other may need to find ways for the non-custodial parent to remain a constant presence in the child’s life. One way that this is possible is through virtual visitation.  This type of visitation is meant to bridge the gap between...

The transition to sharing parental rights and responsibilities can be a rocky one for parents. It is difficult for people to put their personal feelings aside and keep the focus on their children. Every phone call about scheduling and custody exchange could lead to...

Summer months require some significant changes from regular schedules. For people who have a parenting plan in place, because they aren’t in a relationship with their child’s other parent any longer, the summers can be stressful as they try to navigate the custody...

Every passing year poses new challenges as a parent. If you share custody of your child, then you may need to consider what challenges you may face this year and adjust your custody arrangement accordingly.  Here are a few considerations to make to a custody...

As a parent considering divorce, you will have heard, or soon be hearing a lot of mentions of the term, “the child’s best interests.” The court will keep this concept at the forefront of its mind when making decisions about things related to your child, such as...

Co-parenting is a partnership in which both parents jointly take on the responsibility of raising their child after ending their romantic relationship. Parents who are on time and who stick to the same bedtimes, screen time limits and discipline procedures for their...

Christmas can be absolutely magical for children, but it can also present a lot of challenges for parents who are newly separated or divorced. Coordinating gift-giving between two households requires a little extra planning if you want to avoid issues and focus on...

With Halloween over, many families' thoughts will be turning to Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year. However you like to celebrate these occasions, things are likely to be different if you are divorcing. The following tips can help you and your children to enjoy...

Issues with domestic violence are often what force parents to make the difficult decision to divorce. They have to consider their own safety and the possibility that their spouse might potentially endanger their children. Those preparing for divorce after experiencing...