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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...