child custody

Though grandparents don't have all the same rights as parents when it comes to custody, losing the right to see their grandchildren can be a devastating effect of divorce. It's particularly common for the grandparents on the noncustodial side of the family to see...

If you and your partner decide to have a child with a third donor, you may believe that your child will still be considered yours in divorce. The problem is that certain laws restrict the parental rights of donors. If you donate an egg, for instance, to your spouse...

When you get a divorce and have a child, it's clear that your child will need to learn to live in two homes. For some, this can be difficult to adjust to. There are a few ways you can help. Your child needs time to adjust to the new situation, but having two homes...

Florida has two custody terms you need to be familiar with. One, time sharing, describes the physical time each parent spends with a child. The second, parental responsibility, refers to making decisions on your child's behalf including medical, schooling and...

Divorces are common across America, but there are a few jobs that make it more likely than others. If you knew that your job would make it more likely to get a divorce, would you keep it? You might if you love it, even though it could ruin your love life. What kinds...

Child custody laws don't typically vary much between states. That's because most states comply with the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act. This act has various laws that state how child custody decisions have to be made and about whether or not...

You love your child, but you believe that because you're male, you'll have a harder time getting the custody rights you want. Fortunately, the courts are not supposed to be biased, so there should be no obvious preference for the mother. As a father to your child, you...

Deciding who your child will live with may have been a difficult decision to make. Now, you have more to think about. What about your taxes? You know that having a child does result in certain tax benefits. Your main question may be who should get those tax breaks and...