A couple of decades ago, the vast majority of child custody cases were handled the same way. The mother was given custody of the children and the father had them every other weekend and a couple of weeks during the summer. This has changed, and for the betterment of...
Having a child with special needs is difficult. When things don't work out with you and the child's other parent, you are thrust into a situation where you have to combine the difficulty of raising a special needs child with the difficulty of child custody orders....
In our previous blog post, we discussed some of the challenges of divorcing a narcissist. This isn't something that is always easy since a narcissist has to feel like he or she is in control. If you are facing this prospect, there is something else that you have to...
The summer is almost here, which means that it is time for parents who are sharing child custody to make plans for the school-less months. This isn't as easy as it sounds, especially when you have to make plans for child care, summer vacation trips and activities your...
When you have a special needs child, there are concerns that come into the picture if you and the child's other parent get a divorce. This can make it more difficult to work out the terms of the child custody agreement, but it is crucial that you carefully consider...
Child custody cases can get confusing quickly if you don't understand the terminology that is used to dictate each point in the case. There are some concepts that can be tricky because they seem very similar. If you are in the midst of a child custody case, you should...
When you are in the midst of a child custody case, you are likely going to want to know exact what is going to happen. In many cases, the exact outcome of things will be up in the air; however, it is a good idea to learn about the different possibilities that might...
As a parent, you have a lot of things to consider if you are going through a divorce. The matters that are covered in your child support order are some of the most important ones. In this agreement, you will find information about how you and your ex will handle...
As the holiday season approaches, it is important for parents to realize that the things they do during this time can have a profound effect on their children, especially if their parents are divorced. The holiday season is a time during which children have a lot of...
Not all parents live close enough to their children to be able to have in-person visitation frequently. For these parents, staying in contact with their children can sometimes require a bit of creativity. In the past, these parents would have to rely on mail and phone...