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Could one of these mistakes cost you custody of your children after divorce?

On behalf of Claudette-Jean Girard, Attorney at Law | Apr 7, 2021 | Child Custody

Generally speaking, family courts prefer to divide custody of the children as fairly as possible between divorcing parents -- but things can happen that cause the court to revisit their decision even long after the divorce is over. There are some big parenting...

Key details that you shouldn’t leave out of your parenting plan

On behalf of Claudette-Jean Girard, Attorney at Law | Mar 24, 2021 | Child Custody

One of the first steps that parents must take when divorcing is to broker a custodial agreement that details how you plan to handle co-parenting and other matters related to your child's upbringing. The courts refer to this agreement as a parenting plan. There are...

Why do so many divorced parents use parenting apps to text?

On behalf of Claudette-Jean Girard, Attorney at Law | Feb 23, 2021 | Child Custody

Smartphones have made instant, on-demand communication the standard. You and your ex have probably maintained constant communication throughout your relationship. Now that you’re divorced, you may not be talking as much. However, when you share children, you will have...

How a modification helps when your ex doesn’t parent the kids

On behalf of Claudette-Jean Girard, Attorney at Law | Jan 28, 2021 | Child Custody

Custody battles are very common in divorcing households. Even parents who have been completely uninvolved often ask for custody because they don't want to pay child support. However, some of those parents will end up abandoning their parenting-time responsibilities...

Men play an important role in their children’s lives

On behalf of Claudette-Jean Girard, Attorney at Law | Jan 4, 2021 | Child Custody

In the past, the court system viewed women as caregivers more prominently than men. As a result, many fathers faced bias and lost time with their children. Today, the courts believe that children need both parents and that fathers do have as much of a role in their...

With custody and visitation, it’s important to be flexible when illnesses occur

On behalf of Claudette-Jean Girard, Attorney at Law | Dec 4, 2020 | Child Custody

If your child is sick during the holidays, one of the most difficult things to deal with is how you are going to adjust. They may be home from school or have a tight schedule going between homes for Christmas Eve, Christmas, Hanukkah or other important events. As a...

Is your ex interrupting your time with your child?

On behalf of Claudette-Jean Girard, Attorney at Law | Aug 31, 2020 | Child Custody

“So honey, how was your week?” Your daughter is about to answer when her phone rings. It’s her mom. Again. Your daughter looks at you, mouths “Sorry, dad,” and answers the call, not wanting to upset her mother, or in case it is something urgent. When you divorced, you...

High conflict divorce can impact children

On behalf of Claudette-Jean Girard, Attorney at Law | Aug 12, 2020 | Child Custody

Divorce is an event that sometimes causes the worst side of adults to come out. Each side might dig their heels in and fight for what they think they’re due. While this is just human nature, it’s something that can have negative impacts when there are children...

With schedule changes at work, custody schedules can be disrupted

On behalf of Claudette-Jean Girard, Attorney at Law | Jun 16, 2020 | Child Custody

This year, custody has been tough. During the school year, you lost your job. Suddenly, you were rushing around trying to make ends meet and still needed to afford to care for your child. You were fortunate and got a new job right away, but the new schedule conflicts...

Can your ex make emergency decisions for your child?

On behalf of Claudette-Jean Girard, Attorney at Law | May 12, 2020 | Child Custody

Parents have the ability to make emergency decisions for their children. Say your child is involved in a car accident while coming home from school. They get badly injured and they’re rushed to the hospital. You can talk to the doctors about what type of care you want...

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