Child Custody

Parents who are trying to co-parent successfully need to ensure that they have effective communication about their children. It’s not always easy to handle these situations because of the emotional turmoil that comes with divorce, but finding ways to speak to each...

Life can get a bit more complicated after a divorce, especially for parents. They often have to share custody of their children. This could include physical custody – where the child lives – and legal custody, which focuses on making decisions – like where the child...

When parents divorce or separate, one of the key financial issues they need to address is who will claim their child or children on their tax return. Claiming a child as a dependent can result in significant tax benefits, including eligibility for the Child Tax...

Dealing with a co-parent who consistently violates custody orders can be stressful and emotionally draining. Whether it’s missed pick-ups, last-minute cancellations or outright refusal to follow the agreed-upon schedule, these violations disrupt your time with your...

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,...