child custody

Negotiating the details of a parenting plan can take time and cause emotional turmoil for both parents. No one wants to picture only spending alternate holidays with their children or letting them spend every spring break in another state with their other parent....

As an adult who has chosen to divorce, you retain control over your life. Yet, your minor children will still rely on you in so many aspects of life and your decisions, choices and actions matter. The first few months or years will be difficult for your children. Yet,...

When a parent is convicted and sent to jail or prison, one of their primary concerns is usually how the incarceration will affect their parenting plan and child custody rights. In cases where you and your ex share custody, the non-incarcerated parent would generally...

Parents who are considering divorce often have many concerns about how they will share time with their children. The decisions of one parent can sometimes have profound consequences for the other parent and their kids. A relocation is a prime example. If one parent...

Divorce can leave the children feeling confused and unsure of what is going to happen next. However, as you navigate the emotional and financial turbulence that comes with the divorce, one of the most important pieces of the puzzle you need to work out is creating a...

The school that a child attends can have a profound impact on their future. The curriculum at the institution determines what they learn, and the relationships that they establish at school can influence their opportunities for years to come. From the colleges they...

If you are going through a divorce, you may be dreaming of your next vacation. Yet, if you share children with your spouse, you’ll need to do more than just think about taking a break. You need to start planning for your vacations in specific ways. From now on, you...

Splitting up from your child’s other parent is a major step, but it’s often in everyone’s best interests. As you start to navigate life as a single parent, you should ensure that you continue to do what’s best for the children. There are a few mistakes that you should...

You’re certainly not obligated to tell your child’s teacher about your divorce, and you can keep it to yourself if you would like. Many people don’t want to bring this up because it makes them feel uncomfortable or they just think of it as a personal subject. That...

If your co-parent is regularly late with their court-ordered child support payments or never manages to pay the full amount they owe, it can be extremely frustrating. More importantly, it can affect your and your child’s well-being. If a parent can afford to pay (or...