Child Custody

Divorce is a tumultuous time for adults and children. Traditionally, kids shuffle back and forth between their parents' separate homes. Bird's nest parenting is another model that aims to minimize disruption in children's lives by keeping them in a single, stable...

Co-parenting relationships can be fraught with tension. Many parents have a hard time setting aside their personal feelings about their former partner and will let their emotions determine how they handle matters with their children as a result. Issues ranging from...

Many parents wait until issues arise in their families to address certain topics. They don't necessarily have a plan or even a specific rule in place until after something changes for their family. When parents live together, they have an opportunity to discuss every...

Co-parents who get divorced sometimes want to relocate in the wake of that divorce. For instance, someone may have met their spouse while they were in college and stayed in their college town after getting married, but they may want to move back home after the...

Divorcing parents often have difficulty reaching a satisfactory custody agreement. They are both so keen to spend as much time with their children as possible that they are willing to fight tooth and nail to get what they want. There is certainly a time to fight hard,...

For divorcing parents, the issue of custody and visitation can be one of the trickiest to manage. In some cases, this difficulty is compounded if the child resists going on visits with one parent—perhaps even refusing outright.  It's a scenario that's frustrating for...

If your divorce is highly contentious and making co-parenting challenging, you may want to consider parallel parenting. This is a type of co-parenting where each parent takes on a separate role in their child's life. It can be an effective way of parenting for couples...

Child custody orders are not permanent. They can be modified to reflect changes in circumstances on either the child's or parent's side. However, you must follow some legal procedures when modifying a child custody order. First, there must be significant changes since...

Divorcing parents have to do what’s best for their children. It’s not always easy to be a successful co-parent. However, it can be a lot easier when both parents are willing to put in their best effort. You need to consider your unique situation. These three tips,...

At some point in your divorce, you and your spouse must try to develop a child custody agreement. If you cannot create a custody agreement or parenting plan together, the judge in your case will make decisions for your family instead. Even when parents agree on child...