Child Custody

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...

You and your ex had to split everything in your divorce, from the ownership interest you have in your home to apparently home with your children. Eventually, you will settle into a new routine after you separate your lives successfully. You may eventually decide that...

Getting accustomed to a child custody arrangement can be challenging for parents and children. Often, children need to pack some of their things as they go from one parent's house to the other. For many children, going back and forth can feel unstable. In many ways,...

If you are divorcing the other parent of your child, you know that a lot will change in your family. The most significant change is typically the amount of time parents and children will be together. As difficult as this can be for an adult, it can be even more so for...

Divorce can be highly disruptive for children. Parents who want to minimize this disruption have several options for doing so. One option that is becoming increasingly common is birdnesting. In this arrangement, children stay in one central home, or the "nest." Rather...

Custody orders are court orders with which parents must comply. However, too many mothers and fathers fail to appreciate the legality of these documents. In some cases, this is because of ill will toward the other parent; others do not think the penalties of a...

Every parent can face challenges during a child custody case. But fathers, in particular, can encounter obstacles that stand between them and the outcome they deserve. Outdated stigmas, stereotypes and presumptions can all work against fathers seeking custody of their...