Child custody cases sometimes involve a parent who isn't really present in the child's life. When that parent decides that they want to come back into the kid's life, the court will likely allow that to happen unless there is a reason, such as abuse, to refuse. This...
Child Custody
Custody disputes can negatively impact children
Child custody matters are sometimes resolved quickly and easily by the parents. This is often the best situation for the children because they aren't left wondering what will happen. If it is possible, you and your ex should work together to come up with the parenting...
Creative custody solutions often meet a child’s unique needs
Your child custody case might be one of the most difficult aspects of your divorce. It is often said that you should try to get the hardest tasks out of the way firsts. This is very true with child custody but not because the rest will be easy. Working out the details...
Working out custody schedules can be challenging
Your child custody plan is an important factor in your parenting relationship because it sets the guidelines for what is acceptable and what will happen. There are several things that need to be included in the agreement, so you need to be prepared to have some...
Patience and picking your battles can help in child custody
Child custody cases are serious matters that can bring out the worst in the parents because each adult has their own idea of what needs to happen. There is no guarantee that those ideas will be the same; however, both adults must work together to make choices for the...
Telling your children about your divorce must be planned
When you and your spouse decide that your marriage is over, you will have to share the news with the children if you have any. This can be a difficult situation for you to be placed in, but your children need to know what is going on. Ideally, you should discuss the...
Find ways to make a parenting plan work for your children
Coming up with the terms of a parenting plan isn't always easy. There might be some bad feeling between you and your ex because of the divorce. Even though the marriage didn't work out, you should think about how your ex is as a parent. You might realize that they do...
Holiday celebrations may span both homes for your children
Christmas is just a few days away. For most people, this means having family time. Children who have divorced parents are probably looking forward to the holiday, but they might also have a bit of concern about how things will go. As a parent, you likely want your...
Prepare for your child custody hearings
Going to court for a child custody matter can be nerve-wracking. You are probably worried about the outcome and might be very anxious. There are several things you can do when you are working to prepare for these hearings. These can help you ensure that you are...
Your parenting plan might change as your child matures
Child custody matters can be hard to navigate, especially when priorities change as the child gets older. It is imperative that you always remember to consider what the kids need if you are planning to make changes to the current parenting plan. We know that you might...