Child Custody

You’ve always liked to move a lot. You like to see new places and have new experiences. Perhaps you see buying real estate as an investment. When the value of the house goes up, you tend to sell it and look for another place to live. But things have been changing...

Transitioning from a marital relationship to a co-parenting one can be challenging. There was a time when the two of you planned a future together, and those emotions didn’t turn off like a switch. Navigating this new dynamic takes time. And while there may be bumps...

It’s very important to follow a child custody order after it’s been handed down. But that doesn’t mean that you have no options if you feel that the order doesn’t fit your life any longer. You can request for the court to modify the order, changing your obligations....

As children grow, their needs, schedules and preferences change. A parenting plan that worked well when a child was younger may not be suitable for a teenager. If your current custody arrangement is causing conflicts or no longer fits your teen’s lifestyle, it may be...

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...