Child Custody

Divorce can be liberating, empowering, and so much more. Yet it can also be a real challenge for you and your kids. One long-held belief is that it will be damaging to your child’s education. A team of researchers decided to look closer at this. They found that three...

In modern divorce courts, you often hear about how the court is going to focus on the child’s best interests. This includes things like happiness, emotional development, mental health and security. When the court makes a decision, such as determining who has custody...

If you are (or will soon be) a divorcing parent, you realize that you can’t completely cut ties with your spouse – or their family. Your former in-laws will always be part of your extended family because they’re part of your children’s family.  In most cases, it’s...

You and your former spouse have gone your separate ways after the divorce. Thankfully, you remain amicable and you’re starting to build a co-parenting relationship. You thought it would be best if you moved out of the old place and got yourself something a little more...

The thought of your child moving to another state or country is devastating when a custody agreement already limits your time with them. Thus, if you learn that your child's other parent wants to relocate with them, you should know your options. Stay calm, seek legal...

In most cases, the court encourages an arrangement when both parents are actively involved in the upbringing of their child following the divorce. When parents cooperate and come up with a joint custody and parenting plan that benefits everyone, both parents and the...

If you and your co-parent have a difficult time communicating amicably about the kids in the early months after your break-up in person or via phone, you may decide that it’s best to stick to written communication. Some co-parents find that texting can be almost as...

A parenting plan is one of the most critical documents parents create after a divorce. It can also be one of the more confusing and contentious agreements, which is why it can be helpful to know what is typically in them if you are a divorcing parent. Crucial elements...

If your ex wants to relocate to another state or country with your child, you may be scared and very angry. Under these circumstances, it can be crucial to know whether you can stop them and what you can do to protect your parental rights and your relationship with...

Custody issues can take the form of a battle, with parents each trying to "win." However, there are other ways to approach these situations. If you are dealing with custody, consider the following reasons and ways to reframe this discussion in a more cooperative...