Making virtual visitation work for both co-parents is crucial for maintaining strong parent-child relationships and promoting effective co-parenting. Yet, this is certainly easier said than done. Arrangements that work for all must consider the needs of both...

It’s not uncommon for parents to live in different states and share an interstate child custody agreement. An interstate custody agreement ensures that parents have visitation rights and obligations even when parents don’t live in the same state. An interstate child...

You are a dedicated parent as well as a military serviceperson. While it’s perfectly feasible to mix the two, it can be challenging, particularly if you have been through a divorce. You’re concerned about how to maintain a strong bond with your child during the times...

Are you going through a divorce with children involved? Then you’re going to need to draft a parenting plan. To better ensure that your parenting plan is workable for you and your co-parent, you should consider the following: What will custody look like? Custody...

There is a lot of misinformation out there about child custody decisions. Some people believe that mothers are more likely to be awarded custody of their children than fathers, even if the father is equally capable of caring for the child. The bias may stem from...

For all practical purposes, your marriage is over – but you and your spouse still have young children whose needs have to be considered. As their parents, one of your biggest concerns is probably providing a sense of stability for the kids as you work through this...

Visitation and custody matters are one of the most hotly contested issues in many divorces. Where will the child primarily live? Who will have visitation and for how long? In some cases, parents are able to amicable work out such arrangements by creating their own...

If your co-parent wants to move with the children to a different state under a shared custody order, they must seek the court’s approval. A judge will assess their reasons for relocation and determine whether they are in good faith and if they are in the best interest...

One of the biggest things that parents will ask when they go through a divorce is if the children get to choose where they're going to live. They want to know who's in charge of determining child custody. In some cases, this concern may stem from the fact that the...

You and your ex don't really get along after the divorce, but you do still share custody of the children. Your ex is supposed to drop them off at your house once a week, and they spend a few days with you before going back to live with your ex again. After the two of...