Child Custody

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Laws throughout the country around determining child custody in a divorce emphasize the best interests of the child. That gives judges a lot of leeway if they have to rule on the matter if parents can’t work it out on their own. In recent years, more and more states...

A lot of people will be flying over the holidays for the first time in several years. Maybe you’re among them. A lot has happened in the past few years. If one of those things includes separation or divorce, you may be flying alone with your child for the first time...