There are many misconceptions about child custody determinations ranging from mothers receiving preferential treatment to the courts automatically mandating an even split of custodial time. The truth is that every custody case is unique and there are no automatic...
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Child Custody
What is parental alienation?
One of the most important things divorced parents can do for their children is work as a team to provide love and stability. Sadly, sometimes one parent not refuses to work as a team with the other, choosing instead to involve the child in the conflict through a...
Additional considerations for custody with special needs children
In most cases, child custody and visitation get split equally between parents in a divorce to preserve the parental relationships with the child. Although this is the standard expectation, certain situations call for a different approach. If you have children with...
Common reasons for judges to modify child custody orders
Child custody arrangements happen when the parents of minors dissolve their marriages. Divorce courts consider many factors when determining the most favorable situation. When an order becomes official, it tends to feel final. That said, there are many reasons why a...
Common issues that complicate child custody
After parents call it quits on their marriage, child custody typically becomes contentious. Divorcing spouses experience conflict in the majority of cases. The following problems can worsen the situation. Everyone benefits from finding a resolution. Parenting...
What are your options for child custody over the holidays?
Creating your custody arrangement can be overwhelming. Of course, you want to spend as much time as possible with your children, especially over the holidays. Incorporating vacations and holidays into your custody agreement is vital to avoid conflicts in the future....
Equitable arrangements for child custody over the holidays
Divorce is a separate concern from parenthood. It does not matter how you feel about the other person raising your offspring. You each still care about your babies with all your heart. As a parental unit that no longer wishes to be together, you must determine a...
Can you modify your child custody agreement yourself?
You believe that your child custody situation needs to be adjusted. Maybe it no longer works with your schedule or perhaps your ex hasn't been honoring it the way that they should and you want to make a change. No matter why it's happening, you want to adjust the...
Is nesting a permanent solution to post-divorce habitation?
If you are on the verge of a divorce and you have children, chances are you have given some serious thought to what life will look like for them after the separation. One option you may have considered is nesting. Here is some information on what it is and how it...
How can you modify a child custody order in New York?
New York courts recognize that your family circumstances change over time and that custody orders sometimes must change as well. Before you attempt to modify a child custody order, know the procedure in place to protect yourself and your child from a drawn-out legal...