When you are trying to find out what is going to happen with child custody, things can be rather difficult. It is imperative for you to think carefully about all of the factors that come into the picture so that you can determine how you are going to handle things....
First Christmas after divorce: dos and don’ts
Throughout divorce, the mantra is always to maintaining stability for your children, keeping what familiar concepts you can during a life-altering event. Now that the divorce is complete there are still going to be those same struggles. Christmas is one of the...
Child custody orders might require clarification or change
Child custody orders should be taken very seriously. Failing to comply with these orders can sometimes lead to serious legal issues. For example, if you are supposed to bring your child to your ex and fail to do so, you could face trouble. We know that child custody...
Know how to handle issues with child custody orders
Child custody is a touchy subject for many parents because either the other parent isn't following the child custody order or there are issues with child support. In all of these cases, the child is likely going to be the one who suffers. It is crucial for parents to...
There are several things to think about for child custody
Parents who aren't in a relationship any longer will likely need to address the issue of child custody. While some people might think that child custody means determining who gets the child when, that is only part of what matters for child custody. There are actually...
Think about the holiday custody schedule now
With the holidays just around the corner, now is the best time for parents who have a child custody agreement to take the time to review the agreement. You don't need the holidays to come up and you not have a plan for where your child is going to spend specific days....
What to know about parental modifications
Your marriage was not a lifetime arrangement, but your parental commitment remains long after a marriage has dissolved. The divorce settlement figured out your asset division but the arrangement for co-parenting is more challenging and subject to change as your life...
Child custody sometimes requires creative solutions
In our previous blog post, we discussed how technology makes it possible for children and their parents to remain in contact even when they don't live close to each other. Virtual visitation is a concept that allows parents to remain active parts of their children's...
Technology makes long distance visitation possible
As a parent, you probably enjoy the time you spend with your child. If you don't live near your child, you might find that you don't get to spend as much time with your child as you would like. Technology has made it possible for you to stay in contact with your child...
Child support isn’t dependent upon child custody
Last week, we discussed some of the tax effects of child support payments. Those considerations are very serious for some people who pay or receive child support. While it is true that child custody and child support go hand in hand, parents who are facing child...