child custody

It is common for one parent to move after a divorce or separation. A new job, remarriage or family obligations may make relocating the right choice. But when parents live in different states, an important question follows: Which state's court has (and will have)...

Summer jobs are a major rite of passage for a lot of teenagers. That first job helps them learn how to handle themselves in a working environment, teaches responsibility, helps with time management and – above all – gives them a little financial independence. But does...

When parents or the family courts try to settle custody issues, there are many details that require consideration. Family circumstances, the dynamic between each parent and the children, health issues and household schedules can all influence the best way to share...

Relocating after a breakup can feel like a fresh start of new routines, new surroundings and distance from past stress. But if you cut off contact with your co-parent after moving, that decision can create serious legal and personal consequences. Disappearing does not...

You and your co-parent may agree to adjust the existing court-ordered custody schedule by, say, swapping weekends, extending visits or changing daily routines, without going to court. Perhaps your work schedules shifted, the child asked for more time with the other...

When you and your spouse got divorced, your child was not old enough to go to school. You knew you would have to make some decisions about their education in the future, but it was not something you had to worry about during the initial divorce itself. But now your...

Moving can help people rebuild after a divorce, but it also can create a new set of complications. A relocation when parents share custody can cause numerous challenges.  If one parent moves to a new home, the travel time for custody exchanges may increase...

If this is going to be your first Christmas since your separation or divorce from your co-parent, you will likely face some new challenges. One will probably involve your children’s presents.  Money may be tight this year – especially if you haven’t yet finalized your...

It can be incredibly challenging to co-parent with an ex who suffers from mental illness. The consequences of their disability are far-reaching, potentially affecting your children’s self-perception. Read on to learn some coping strategies that can help you cope with...

When you first split with your children’s co-parent, you designed a custody agreement to best fit the children’s needs, and that worked well for both co-parents. But as time passed, it became apparent that the order in place no longer served anyone’s best interests....