child custody

If you have kids and you’re planning a divorce, then you should be prepared to create a parenting plan. A parenting plan is an agreement you have with your spouse about the rights and responsibilities to parent and visit your children. When you discuss your child...

If this is your first holiday season post-divorce – or if you are still in the throes of your split – the holidays can take on nightmarish qualities. All those emotions that you thought you had under control over your divorce can come rushing back and derail your...

Divorce can end your marriage, but it won't necessarily end your relationship with your ex. If you have children, the two of you will need to frequently see one another and communicate about your kids.  In many ways, you will remain tied to one another and to the...

Many divorced parents who share physical custody of their children also have joint legal custody. That means they both have a say in important matters in their life like religious upbringing, education and medical care. The last of those can turn out to be the biggest...

If you are a noncustodial parent, you already understand how challenging it is to co-parent from a separate household. Imagine what it must be like to parent from another state. Perhaps you received a lucrative job opportunity in another state, or maybe your mother is...

When you divorce, you may have a child custody agreement in place. It represents where you are and your life at that time. As the years pass, things will likely change. Significant changes may result in you needing to request a child custody modification. However, not...

The doorbell rings. You open the door and hear the words, “You’ve been served.” Your spouse has filed for divorce, which you never saw coming. You wonder what, exactly, you should do at this moment?   Divorce is never easy. Knowing what steps to take immediately after...

A parenting plan is a crucial part of any child custody agreement. Planning is essential in many areas of life, and children are one of the most important aspects of any parent's life. You do not need to spell out every second of your child’s future in the plan. Yet...

Shared custody is the typical outcome when parents divorce or unmarried parents break up in Kentucky. Unless there are concerns about the children's safety, both parents will play an active role in their lives. The courts will create or approve a custody order that...

Divorce is harder when you have children. There are more logistics to resolve and more issues for you and your ex to disagree about, including how you share parenting responsibilities. Even when both parents are on their best behavior, shared custody can be a...