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...

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...

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...

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...

If this will be the first summer since your separation or divorce, you want to ensure that any plans you have to travel outside the state or the country with your children won’t cause problems. That means being certain they don’t violate any terms of your custody...

Couples who have high-conflict divorces often have trouble co-parenting their children. If you’re in this situation, you’re not alone. You know that it’s not healthy for children when their parents are still battling or refusing to speak to one another. However, how...

Divorcing parents devote a significant amount of time to developing a comprehensive parenting plan, visitation schedule and various custody arrangements. Unfortunately, even with these plans in place, the relationship can change, and meetings can quickly become...

Some adults are able to put their differences aside so they can raise their children as a team -- even when they're no longer a couple. When this doesn’t happen, both the adults and the children can suffer. Unfortunately, there isn’t much you can do to force your ex...

Imagine being in a position where you knew you’d have a tight work schedule after your divorce and have to regularly use babysitters or a day care to watch your child. Despite that, you arranged your schedule to give you the most time with your child and to make time...

There are some strong opinions among family law and child-rearing professionals around split custody (also known as divided custody). However, for some post-divorce family challenges, it might be the best solution – at least for a time. Split custody involves one...