After a divorce, parents may struggle to stay calm and respectful, even when they both care about their child. In situations like this, a neutral third person can help keep the focus on what your child needs most. What a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) does? A Guardian ad...
When a child custody order is in place, it outlines clear rules for parents about their children. These orders are legally binding documents and disobeying a court order carries serious consequences. Parents who ignore these terms risk legal action. Understanding...
A court-approved custody order dictates the parental rights and responsibilities of each parent in a family. Adults generally have a responsibility to comply with the parenting schedule outlined in a custody order, as well as rules regarding the division of parenting...
Dividing property and determining ongoing parenting expectations during divorce is often difficult, but many parents are understandably surprised when disagreements arise over their children’s belongings. A child’s clothes, toys, electronics and even school supplies...
Parental conflicts while sharing custody are relatively common. Especially initially, as parents adjust to the new arrangements, it can be very difficult for them to work together for the benefit of their children. Frequently, parents find themselves establishing...
Custody orders outline a specific allocation of parental rights and responsibilities. Typically, each parent has a certain number of overnight visits or a percentage of overall parenting time. Both parents may also share legal authority to make decisions regarding...
Increasingly, state laws across the country are recognizing that children are typically better off if their parents can share custody of them more or less equally following divorce or separation. That holds true for Missouri. Missouri law has been amended to add a...
Sharing child custody isn't easy. Parents often have a hard time reaching an agreement on how to divide time with their children. It is all too easy for parents to put their children in the middle of the conflicts they have with each other, but they should try to...
The terms of a custody order have a major impact on many families’ schedules. They can also affect the relationships that parents have with their children. Obviously, the more time each parent gets to spend with their children, the more they can nurture the bond they...
Disagreements about child custody abound when parents decide to divorce. Frequently, they may disagree about how to divide parenting time and how to share responsibility, as well as what decisions would be in the best interests of their children. A custody order and...
