Ultimately, only you can answer that question. But as you head into your custody case, you’ll want to remember that the court, and the parties involved, should seek an outcome that best supports the child’s best interests. Of course, you and your child’s other parent...
Child Custody
Parents should be prepared for relocation disputes
Divorced parents may have made their child custody decisions and developed a parenting time schedule, but this does not mean the situation will always be smooth. One challenge that can arise is relocation. A custodial parent might want to move away for myriad reasons....
What is parental gatekeeping and how is it harming your child?
You probably don’t need us to tell you that child custody disputes can quickly become heated. Each parent thinks they know what is best for their child, and hurt feelings and resentment can cause parents to try to undermine their child’s relationship with the other...
Does your child custody agreement include the holidays? It should
When you are a parent, you have a few more things on your plate during divorce. You and your ex need to figure out things like child custody, child support and serving your child's best interests. While you might have taken the time to create a custody agreement that...
The process of establishing paternity and where to find support
If you believe that you are the biological father of a child, you may have an interest in determining paternity. While it is typically simple to determine the mother of a child, sometimes determining exactly who the father is can be more of a challenge. Establishing...
The holidays are coming. How should we handle the time with the kids?
Question: My husband and I separated recently. We haven’t hired attorneys yet and until we do, we are kind of making things up as we go along. The holidays are approaching and I am wondering what the standard is for dividing time with the kids. Should we flip a coin?...
