Due to the increasingly dynamic nature of electronic communication, virtual visitation arrangements have become increasingly popular in co-parenting and parallel-parenting families divided by divorce or non-marital separation. With that said, because each family’s...
Child Custody
Helpful apps for virtual visitation
In a recent post, we explored one of the ways in which technology is playing a pivotal role in fostering strong connections between co-parents and their children. Virtual visitation, facilitated by a variety of apps and platforms, has become an essential tool for many...
The benefits of virtual visitation for co-parenting families
It’s not hard to see that many kids and adults today may be a little TOO connected. After all, it’s difficult to go anywhere without seeing people glued to their phones, tablets and laptops instead of taking in the world around them. With that said, there are some...
4 reasons to alter a child custody schedule
Divorcing parents may spend considerable time trying to find a child custody schedule that works for everyone. There’s a lot to consider, such as each parent’s work schedule and a child’s daily needs. Even after spending hours configuring a custody schedule, there may...
How courts determine the best interests of the child
In some cases, parents who are getting divorced are still on fairly good terms and they can determine the child custody solution that they want to use. They may agree on where the child should live, how to split up parenting time, how to divide their legal custody or...
How can you show that a post-divorce move is necessary?
There are some cases where ex-spouses are not on good terms after a divorce, but they still share custody of their child. In an effort to reduce their ex’s time with the child, one parent may try to move far enough away that a custody exchange isn’t practical. They...
How do you handle it when the kids figure out a divorce is coming?
Divorce can be a very emotional and difficult time. You likely can’t imagine how the news of your divorce is going to affect your children. You know you’re going to have to break the news to them eventually, but when? Children are smart. They can often tell when...
Conduct that could jeopardize your custody case
Divorce can be an emotionally trying process, especially when custody proceedings are at the center of a couple’s split. Nonetheless, it is important to try and remain as calm as possible despite the stress. After all, the family court is going to be focused on the...
Is split custody what’s best for your family?
If you’ve been reading up on various types of child custody choices divorcing parents have, you may have seen references to “split” or “divided” custody. This isn’t the same as shared custody, where parents each have their children with them for a specified amount of...
4 factors that may contribute to child custody decisions
Divorcing parents should put the needs of their children first. You want your kids to cope better with the divorce and to meet their needs as before, if not better. Child custody is a crucial subject, with both parents hoping for a favorable outcome. However, if you...
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