Divorcing your spouse when you share children will require a custody agreement. Where your children will live could vary depending on parent-child relationships and the family dynamic. If you desire to take your children and relocate away from your soon-to-be-ex, you...
Child Custody
Managing custody when your ex will not comply with court orders
Watching the impact of a divorce on your children can cause uncertainty and sadness. Once the court finalizes your custody order, you and your ex have a legal obligation to share parenting responsibilities. Managing a custody arrangement when your ex will not honor...
Common summer custody issues
If you have an order in place that defines the division of custody through the summer months, you might find that the schedule you established does not work with the plans that you, your ex or your children have made for the summer. You are not necessarily locked into...
Should you opt out of joint custody?
Joint custody has numerous acclaims due to studies across the years that have shown how helpful this type of custody is for children. However, as with every custody option, it does not suit every family perfectly. What sort of situations do not benefit from joint...
How do the courts determine an unfit parent?
After a divorce, you and your former spouse have an obligation to your children. Unfortunately, in some instances, one spouse may not fulfill his or her obligations. If you worry that your child's other parent cannot care for your child, you can work through the...
Questions about stepparent adoption
Stepparents can be a blessing to families with an uninvolved or unfit noncustodial parent. Stepparents step up and provide love and support to children when they join a family. As the spouse of the custodial parent of a child, a stepparent can choose to legally adopt...
Is it reasonable to seek full custody?
The thought of splitting custody may fill your mind with uncertainty. You may wonder how you can share your children with someone you no longer desire to have a relationship with. Depending on the circumstances, you may feel it necessary to seek full custody of your...
What should you do if you suspect parental alienation?
You and your ex-spouse are responsible for caring for your children following the divorce. What happens if your children begin to hate you for no reason? In cases involving parental alienation, one parent influences the children to reject their other parent. According...
What are financial considerations for joint custody agreements?
You and your ex agreed to a joint child custody arrangement, and you want to remain present and provide for your shared children. How should you prepare your finances for this aspect of your divorce agreement? Kiplinger offers tips for navigating the financial side of...
Addressing denied parenting time
Whether you recently completed the divorce process or you ended your marriage years ago, you could have a number of concerns and legal issues to go over as a parent. From child support to spending time with your kids, it is critical to protect your rights and...