Holidays are a special and treasured time of year for both children and their parents. However, for divorced or separated families, the holidays can also create a great deal of stress and tension. While you want your children to have quality time with both you and...
Child Custody
Does sole custody ever make sense?
As you and your spouse prepare for divorce, you will have to consider custody arrangements if you have children. In an ideal world, you two would share custody of your kids. But your spouse’s parenting or personal conduct may make this difficult. If either is, you may...
COMMON MISTAKES DADS MAKE DURING DIVORCE
During a divorce, it can be extremely difficult for either party to remain civil and levelheaded. This is even truer when the divorcing parties share children. As a father, it is extremely important you remain present and positive in your child's life, no matter how...
TIPS WHEN DIVORCING WITH CHILDREN
When you have children, your priorities shift. This is even more true when you are in the midst of a divorce. Whether or not you and your child's other parent want to be together is of no importance. What matters is making sure your children are as sheltered, loved,...
EMERGENCY CUSTODY ORDERS
As parents, we wanted nothing more than the safety and well-being of our children. This is why it can be incredibly frightening to not have our children under our care for a certain amount of time. Following a divorce or breakup, children are commonly at the center of...
GRANDPARENTS’ RIGHTS IN A DIVORCE
In a divorce, there can be a great deal of fighting. Unfortunately, these disputes can drag extended family in, or distance them from the divorcing couple. When a divorce separates grandparents from their grandchildren, they may wonder what they can do to remain in...
WHO HAS THE ADVANTAGE IN A CUSTODY CASE?
A common perception regarding child custody cases is that a mother almost automatically receives custody of the children. Of course, while this is certainly a bit of an exaggeration, it is not too far off from the truth. Mothers often have an advantage in child...
CHILD CUSTODY LAWS & RELOCATION OUT-OF-STATE
Anyone that has moved to a new household across state lines can tell you how difficult it was compared to the already-frustrating situation created by a move of any distance. Matters become all the more complex if child custody and visitation orders following a...
WHAT HAPPENS IF A PARENT DOESN’T PAY CHILD SUPPORT
We have all heard the term "deadbeat parent" at some point in reference to a parent who either abandons their child or who fails to provide any sort of financial support to help cover the child's needs as they grow. Unfortunately, scenarios such as these in which a...
TIPS TO DIVIDE YOUR CHILD’S TIME DURING THE HOLIDAYS
The holiday season is, traditionally, a time for families to come together and enjoy each other's company while giving thanks for the year's blessings. Unfortunately, for children and parents of divorce, this time of year can be particularly stressful and act as a...
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