Going through a divorce is a challenging time for the entire family. Making decisions about child custody is especially difficult because, in most cases, both parents want to spend time with their child, and a divorce can get in the way of that. This is especially...
When parents can not agree on a custody arrangement, it may seem an obvious decision to ask the children which parent they prefer to live with. However, courts are not always required to consider the wishes of children. When can children testify in custody hearings in...
Joint custody has gained popularity over the years as a great potential option for divorcing parents. Numerous studies back up the benefits that many children can reap from it. However, joint custody is not always the best option for every family. Are there situations...
Managing a joint custody situation after a contentious divorce is challenging. While the divorce may have given you the separation you need from your ex-spouse, if you have children together it is likely you will need to work together as parents. Parallel parenting is...
If you are going through a divorce or trying to navigate a post-divorce co-parenting arrangement, you and your child's other parent are not likely to see eye-to-eye on everything. Therefore, you may need to have some patience with his or her parenting style. Your...
The best-case scenario for child custody is an amicable arrangement. However, this is not always how things play out, unfortunately. According to the New York Courts, the court can order child custody arrangements until the child is 18 years old. Decisions about child...
You and your spouse likely both want the best for your child. However, during and after an adversarial divorce, you find yourselves struggling to see eye-to-eye on what that looks like or how to get there. To help you set aside the conflict for the benefit of your...
When you notice your ex-spouse continually lying and using manipulative tactics to get his or her way, then you may worry that there is no effective method to solving this problem. Learning about how manipulation works and how to deal with it can help you as you...
If you notice your co-parent subtly manipulating your children into fighting with you or not talking to you, it may be time to learn about parental alienation. The lasting effects of this phenomenon can cause you and your children to feel stressed out and hostile....
If you are facing a child custody battle, you may be wondering what it will entail. If you and your soon-to-be-ex-spouse cannot come to an agreement about custody, the court will make the decision for you. A judge considers what is best for the child above any other...
