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...
When parents with minor children end their relationship, they have to figure out how to split up parenting responsibilities. Some people already had agreements in place with their spouse when they got married discussing how they would share custody. Others may...
Children are not old enough to make all of their own decisions regarding their medical care, so parents of minor children are allowed to make these decisions on their behalf. For married couples, this usually means that they work together to some degree to come up...
Custody disagreements can turn ugly quickly when a couple divorces. Contested custody issues can make a divorce last longer and cost more. They can also make the process more stressful for the children. While you may want to keep things civil, your spouse may not...
By the time couples file for divorce, their relationships will usually have suffered damage. Their communication may have devolved to screaming matches or bitter silences. While the dissolution of your marriage means you don't have to work out all of your emotions...
There are times when it’s appropriate to go to the court to ask for permanent changes to your child’s custody schedule. For example, if one parent moves, if your child starts a new sport that impacts the custody arrangement or if other responsibilities make the...
If you are involved in a custody dispute due to the breakdown of a relationship, you'll likely be experiencing a wide range of emotions. Uncertainty about the future relationship with your children can trigger anger, frustration, a need for control and ruthlessness....
Once you decide to file for divorce, you probably want to see your ex as little as possible. Many people seeking a divorce may try to completely avoid their former spouse, but doing so really isn't possible if you share children. After all, you will see each other...
