Child Custody

Child custody matters are one of the most challenging things that adults who divorce will have to work through. It is easy to make decisions about yourself but when you have to think about what the other parent will think…

Being in a parenting relationship with an ex who is combative is a difficult experience. You know that you have to look forward to drama with each encounter, but you can't let this impact your ability to raise your children.…

Children who are going through a divorce will often try to find ways to push the limits. This might include trying to play one parent against the other, so both adults must take steps to ensure this doesn't happen. Knowing…

An only child spends a lot of time with their parents. If those parents divorce, the child might face some challenges that aren't present with those who have siblings. One of the most important things to remember when an only child is…

Child custody agreements are based on the children's needs. Because of this, parents tend to focus the agreement on the larger issues that come up. You have to take the time to think about some smaller points so that you…

You and your ex need to communicate directly with each other about child custody matters. This can be through the use of verbal, written or electronic communication. There might be times when you need to have assistance to get the…

Parents going through a divorce or a child custody case will have to figure out visitation for the children. This can be either supervised or unsupervised, depending on the circumstances. Child custody paperwork will outline the schedule for the visits…

Navigating through a new co-parenting relationship can be a difficult task. You have to figure out what is going to work for your situation and what you need to bypass. As you go through this, you will work closely with…

Keeping the focus on the kids during a child custody matter isn't always easy. You and your ex are going to have to make a joint effort to work things out so the kids can thrive. They need to know…

One of the most important things that you have to do when you aren't with your child's other parent is keep the communication respectful. This is difficult when you have an ex who loves to push your buttons and irritate…