An overseas move may promise a better job, a fresh start or the chance to live closer to family. But if you share custody after divorce, that opportunity can raise a hard question right away: can you take your child with you? Moving overseas with your child may affect...
Shared custody typically requires parents to continue interacting with one another even after their relationship ends. Co-parenting, or working cooperatively to raise shared children, has become the gold standard in shared custody scenarios. However, working together...
With toddlers and young kids, life revolves around school pick-ups, naps and bedtime stories. But divorce can threaten that routine. Finding stability for them is your first priority. A strong parenting plan keeps their lives predictable, even when yours feels...
Custody orders include certain details about the family’s circumstances. They provide guidance for the division of parenting time and how the parents share legal responsibility. Occasionally, parents may need to go back to family court and ask a judge to modify the...
When you first established your custody arrangement, it seemed like the right fit for your family. But life rarely stays the same and what worked then might not work now. If you face persistent challenges in your co-parenting relationship, you may wonder whether it is...
It is important to have an understanding of child custody arrangements when going through a divorce as a parent. Child custody arrangements determine each parent’s rights and responsibilities toward their child after a divorce. There are two key terms to understand...
If you or your child is going through a notable change in your circumstances, it is possible to request the court for a modification of your custody order. Through this update, you and your family can adapt to your new situation with ease and better flexibility. In...
Travel is a common way to bond with children and make lifelong memories. Families frequently plan trips to national parks, natural wonders and exciting destinations, such as amusement parks. Those trips may take them out of the state or even to another country....
Adjusting to shared custody means accepting a number of complicated changes. Parents have to learn to give up time with their children when they are used to being together constantly. They may need to increase their income because they need to maintain an independent...
Your child is going back to school this fall, but they are also going to be switching schools. Maybe they recently completed elementary or middle school, so they are moving up to the next level. You need to enroll them in a new school so that they can continue their...
