Child Custody

One of the questions your kid(s) will have upon learning about your divorce is where they will live. Before custody decisions are finalized, you can tell them you don't have adequate information yet. But once you have a schedule, you should inform them sooner. Here...

Deciding on a parenting time arrangement after a divorce or separation is not usually a straightforward undertaking. One increasingly common arrangement is 50/50 parenting time, where each parent has an equal amount of parenting time with their child.  If you and your...

More often than not, when parents divorce, one of them ends up moving out. This can be a daunting process, particularly for the children.  Children like stability and the transition to living between two homes can be difficult. Nonetheless, children can settle in and...

Child custody arrangements are one of the most emotionally charged decisions parents must make during a divorce. Children want to be with both of their parents and vice versa. However, there are some situations where joint custody may not be in the best interest of...

Fathers and mothers can both play important roles in the upbringing of children. While there was once an expectation that mothers should provide most forms of parental support, both parents are now likely to be actively involved parents. For some adults in...

Financial situations can change, often unexpectedly. If you get divorced, the court is going to decide how much you need to pay in child support based on your current circumstances. But there’s always the chance that those circumstances could change in the future,...

Co-parenting is a family scenario often fraught with challenges. The adults in the family may have had an adversarial relationship following a breakup or divorce. Every custody exchange could see tempers flare and disputes arise. Even when parents typically find ways...

After a divorce, there are some situations in which the standing court order may no longer fit your life. You need to have it modified or changed. After all, the court may issue this order when you have very young children and life can change significantly over the...

Divorce can be traumatic for all involved, but most particularly, for the children. They can wind up destabilized and regress to earlier behaviors that are not age-appropriate. While you might not have heard the term, bird’s nest parenting is an alternative custody...

Co-parenting requires careful coordination and communication, especially when managing a child’s extracurricular activities. These activities play a significant role in a child’s development, offering socialization, skill-building and personal growth opportunities. ...