Navigating the holiday season is challenging for many families. The uptick in activities can make this difficult, and when you add in a child custody agreement, it gets even more complex. Some parents might be tempted to wait until the last minute to address child...
Child custody cases must focus on what's best for the children; however, this can be virtually impossible for you to make happen if you're walking away from a narcissist. The nature of narcissism means that the person can't think of others. Instead, everything they do...
For many parents, child custody decisions are handled through mediation or another collaborative method. This enables the two people who know the children the best to make decisions about how they will handle the various aspects of the arrangement. Unfortunately, not...
When parents are trying to make decisions for the children, they have to think about what's best for the kids. This is challenging in many cases, but it is even more complex if you're divorcing. One of the concerns that you'll have is determining what to do with the...
The parenting plan is the backbone of a child custody situation. While these plans work for the child when they're created, there's a chance that those needs might change. This means that the parenting plan must be modified. You'll need to work with your ex to come up...
Children have specific rights as they grow up. These don't go away just because their parents are going through a divorce. As one of the adults in the relationship, you should review these rights so that you're able to ensure your children are getting what they...
Parents have children in the hopes of raising them as a team, but things don't always happen that way. When you and your child's other parent end the relationship while the kid is young, you might be facing some unique challenges.Infants in particular can make the...
Children who have parents going through divorce will face a rough time, but this doesn't necessarily mean they will walk away from the situation in a poor position. Instead, children can learn a lot when they see their parents going through this situation.How you...
Divorcing when you have children means that you can't cut yourself off completely from your ex. Instead, you are still going to have to see them and communicate with them when you have things to discuss about the children. Going into the situation with the expectation...
If you and/or your children experience domestic violence in New York, the most advisable course of action is to protect yourself and them by leaving the home. During the child custody hearing that will likely follow your escape, you may think that if you report...
