Many parents who share custody of their children after divorce put a “right of first refusal” (sometimes called a “first right of refusal”) in their custody agreement. Generally, this is reciprocal. It requires each parent to notify the other if they’ll be unable to...
2 viable approaches to interstate shared custody arrangements
Trying to share custody with your ex will be a challenge no matter what your circumstances are. If you have started living separately and are now in different states, things can be even more complicated. There will be jurisdiction issues and enforcement complications....
Why legal custody is as important as physical custody for parents
When people share children, their relationship even if not in a romantic capacity. Both committed romantic couples and married spouses may eventually end their relationships with each other. If they share children, however, they will likely continue to see one another...
Should you leave the family home during divorce?
Obviously, divorce is one of the most difficult undertakings you can ever go through – and living with your spouse during the process can be incredibly uncomfortable. But, should you leave your marital home during the divorce process? Well, the answer to this question...
3 helpful ways to make custody simpler across state lines
After divorcing, you and your ex-spouse were located in the same city and state for a short while. Now, though, you’ve been offered an important opportunity where you could increase your income and boost your career. Since you share a child together with your...
Helping your child feel at ease in your new home
One of the more challenging aspects of divorce for children when their parents are sharing custody – even it’s not a 50-50 custody split – is living in at least one new home. Even if one parent is remaining in the family home, the child will need to adjust to living...
What you need to know about interstate child custody
Child custody cases can get complicated, especially if the parents reside in different states. Jurisdictions vary depending on location, and determining custody may not be so straightforward. In addition, a scenario may arise whereby a parent petitions the judge for a...
Moving with children after divorce? Remember these tips
Many people think of their divorce as a fresh start. It’s a time to put your old life behind you and move forward with a new way of life. One thing that some people might not think about is how this fresh start is going to impact their children. In some cases, a...
5 ways to help your custody exchange run smoothly
While some marriages end on peaceful terms, many more seem to end in heated debates. These argumentative, contested divorces commonly leave all parties with hurt feelings and negative emotions toward their exes. Unfortunately, this negativity can infect your...
How does virtual visitation work in child custody?
After a divorce, it’s possible that one parent might not live close to the children. The distance may be too great for one parent to have time with the child in person as often as they’d like. In those cases, virtual visitation via video might help them to remain a...