The final months of the year are a time of anticipation for beloved family holidays, but they can also be a source of heightened stress for divorced parents. If you’re already experiencing friction over your custody schedule, the compromises necessary to make any...
Child Custody And Visitation
Reasons A Judge Will Deny Relocation
Are you afraid of facing relocation denial post divorce? After divorce, a parent may wish to move out of the area where they and their ex-spouse live for any of a variety of reasons. But while an adult has the legal right to move wherever they wish, they don’t...
When Home Changes: Child Custody Relocation And Your Parental Rights/Obligations
As families contemplate new horizons, the complex landscape of child custody relocation unfolds, presenting both challenges and opportunities for parents navigating the intricacies of moving with their children. It's a bit of a maze, but don't worry, we're here to...
Protecting Your Child When the Custody Dispute Turns International
Often times, questions arise in a child custody case when the child is removed from the country of the child’s habitual residence or the parents’ residence. For the parent who remains in the original locality, there is legitimate concern regarding whether custodial...
What is the right of first refusal in a child custody case?
When your spouse had a busy day at work, you were around to care for your child. Occasionally, you have a babysitter show up when you and your spouse needed a night out. Now that you’re divorced, however, you may need to talk to your co-parent about who’s looking...
Can your children refuse to see you for scheduled parenting time?
You defer to your parenting plan for all of the major decisions regarding your children. However, when you show up to spend some time with the kids, your ex informs you that they don't want to see you. Even though you drove across town to pick them up and already...
3 ways divorcing parents can handle important dates
As parents about to divorce, you will spend a lot of time thinking about how you will split time with your kids. When you do this, it is crucial to remember that not all dates are equal. Specific days each year have much more significance for people, and some are...
Concerns and considerations when your co-parent is an addict
Addiction to drugs or alcohol can affect all types of families, including those with wealth. It leads to marital problems that typically culminate in divorce. While you may be relieved that you must no longer live with an addict, you are still involved in their...
When is parallel parenting a better choice than co-parenting?
One of the most difficult parts of co-parenting for many newly separated and divorced couples is the communication it requires. Even minor changes in the parenting schedule can lead to bitter conflicts. Sitting together at soccer games and school plays to show your...
Can you change your child custody plan?
You have a custody and parenting plan that lets you see your child every other weekend because you had a complicated work schedule. Now, your work situation has changed and you wish to see your child more. Can you change your custody agreement? Yes, and it’s not as...