Co-parenting is one of the possible parenting arrangements that can be used after parents divorce. This requires both adults to work as a team to make decisions regarding raising the children. It’s not always easy for the parents to put themselves aside to do this,...
Child Custody
Custody orders are binding but not unalterable
The divorce between you and your former spouse has reached its conclusion. During proceedings, you reached agreements on property division, alimony and support as well as child custody. Both parents have been informed on no uncertain terms that the custody arrangement...
What if co-parents do not agree over vaccines?
As co-parents, there are going to be times when you don’t agree on things. In some cases, this is relatively unimportant, and you can simply have different opinions. For example, you are not obligated to have the same rules for the children at your house that your ex...
Can your social media activity affect your child custody case?
From Facebook to Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and MySpace, social media is a huge part of most people’s lives. Social media has brought relationships into being. It has also torn families apart. In fact, social media has been linked to a significant rise in marital...
How to get ready for your custody hearing
Whether you’re getting divorced or just trying to regain access to your children, child custody cases have high stakes. The family court is always going to make its decisions based on the best interests of the child. As a parent, you will certainly factor into the...
What is a child custody right of first refusal clause?
First-time co-parents have a lot to discuss when creating a child custody agreement. You’ll likely have to figure out what time and days you’ll see your child, how your child is attending school and how a child benefits from a custody order. Have you considered what...
3 reasons why co-parenting plans can fail
Most co-parenting plans are drafted with the best intentions. Done right, co-parenting offers several benefits to the parents and the child. However, co-parenting comes with its share of challenges. Even though you have been parents to your child since they were born,...
What happens to custody if a parent has to move out of state?
If you need to move out of state for a new job opportunity but have a child with your ex-spouse, you may be in a difficult position. On one hand, you may want to take your child with you to expose them to travel, new educational opportunities or other experiences. On...
Shielding your children from the effects of divorce
Divorce can impact children in several ways. The sudden change in the family can bear down on them, even though they are innocent parties to the divorce. This can be especially profound if they are too young to understand why their parents have to separate. While it’s...
2 signs your co-parent isn’t good at co-parenting
You and your ex-spouse may have agreed the best thing for your child would be to co-parent them after your divorce. It’s a logical step when keeping the well-being of your child in mind. Many parents can work with a co-parent for their child with ease – others,...