One of the most overwhelming things about child custody is that all of the different options and types of settlements can seem confusing and difficult to navigate. As a parent going through a child custody settlement, one of the best ways that you can prepare is by...
Joint physical custody is often what people think of when considering joint custody in general. In reality, this only refers to the children's living situation. There is also joint legal custody, which revolves around making decisions for the children, such as what...
Many parents, when faced with a divorce, will immediately decide to file for full custody of their child. It might be an impulsive decision, or one based on anger or resentment toward the other parent. However, it is important to make every effort to consider what is...
When you are the parent of a child, one of your key rights is to be able to give consent or to be able to object to the adoption of your child. If you are an unmarried father of a child, and the biological mother wants to have the child adopted, then you have the...
There are so many advice columns and articles giving suggestions to single parents about how they can gain full or partial custody of their child after a separation. However, this might be of little help to you if you have been denied custody of your child and you do...
In a situation where you share custody of your teenage child with your ex partner, you have certain visitation rights, parental rights and the right to know certain information about your child when he or she is under the age of 18. But when a child grows old enough...
As we cruise into the holiday season, it's a good time to review your holiday custody schedule to make sure that there will be no unpleasant surprises. The holidays are an inherently stressful time for most of us anyway, and for families divided by divorce, it can...
Going through a divorce or separation can be a stressful time, and one of your biggest concerns will likely be related to creating a stable and safe environment for your children. Divorce can be a very big change in a child's life, so making sure that you have all of...
