Child Custody

Divorce can be hard for parents and children. Many parents fear that divorce would mean they can no longer see their children. However, parents can work together to decide on a child custody arrangement and parenting plan that can allow each parent to stay in their...

Managing extracurricular activities for children can be a challenge for any parent, but when co-parenting, these challenges can multiply. Balancing children's schedules, interests and commitments between two households requires excellent communication, flexibility and...

Divorcing parents always have numerous decisions to make regarding their children, including how to raise them. Most parents choose to co-parent, as it allows the kids to maintain a relationship with both of them, in addition to other benefits. But does it work for...

One of the positives of divorcing is that you become free to do things the way you want to. But what about when you have kids? You may have read that children need stability and that constant boundaries help to provide it. Does that mean you need to agree to one set...

After divorce, many couples have to work out a child custody order. This arrangement allows parents to continue their obligations and responsibilities to their children. Parents may agree on when they have visitation rights, where their child lives, what kind of...

You and your ex-spouse might be able to resolve child custody issues outside court. However, if you can't agree on crucial matters, an unsafe activity or parental alienation is happening, or one parent is engaging in inappropriate behavior that affects the children,...

Divorce can be an opportunity for a fresh start but it also presents some challenges. The family court will rule on various issues, including custody and child support.  Based on your income and your spouse’s financial position, the court may order that you pay child...

Going from an unsatisfying romantic relationship to a co-parenting relationship is a difficult transition. It is common for parents to struggle with everything from how they split their schedule to disciplinary standards for their children. While it may be natural for...

If you’re separated but haven’t begun the divorce process, you and your co-parent may not have discussed in detail how far each of you can travel with your kids. That’s something you’ll need to codify as part of your custody agreement and parenting plan. What kind of...

When you and your spouse were working out your custody agreement, you may not have included Halloween among the holidays for which to work out a plan. Maybe you haven’t yet begun the divorce process but are parenting in different homes. As Halloween fast approaches,...