Child Custody

Child custody orders are legally binding. This means that both parents must honor them and stick to the terms.  Nonetheless, the needs of children are fluid, meaning that they change as they get older. The courts understand this, which is why custody orders can be...

It is natural for parents to occasionally disagree with one another about what is best for their children. Even those in the happiest marriages sometimes end up arguing over health care decisions, religious observances or educational matters for their children. After...

Custody cases center around the best interests of the child. This is the single most important factor that the court will consider. Nonetheless, defining what is in the child's best interest can be challenging. Every child is different and so too are their...

Virtual visitation is increasingly utilized by co-parenting households to keep parents and kids in touch whenever they’re not under the same roof. This kind of digital parenting time arrangement is often fairly straightforward when the kids in question are older...

Most of us understand or have likely heard, that being in a successful co-parenting relationship means putting aside differences with your ex to focus on what’s best for your children. In an ideal situation, you and your co-parent get along and work together for your...

The holiday season is typically joyous for families with young children and a time when fond memories are made. However, the end of the year can be a logistically and emotionally challenging time when parents’ divorce. The good news is that the good times don’t have...

You have the right to be happy; getting a divorce may be essential to making that happen. No one should deny you the opportunity for a long and happy life. But divorce creates tremendous stress and chaos for you and everyone around you, especially your children. If...

Divorce is often the best solution to end unhappy and unhealthy marriages. Staying together for the wrong reasons typically ends up causing problems for everyone. But even when you know it’s for the best, your children will likely struggle to adjust to their new...

Many child psychologists believe parenting style is the most crucial element in children’s physical health and how they view themselves and others and relate to the world around them. The way you praise and discipline them will be with them for the rest of their...