Category: Child Custody
Child Custody
Minimizing the effect of your divorce on your teen
If you’re divorcing when your child is in their teens, you might not be as concerned about how they’ll deal with it as you would have been if they were younger. They probably have friends whose parents are divorced. However, depending on what they’ve heard from those kids, that can make them even more anxious
How do I negotiate a parenting plan that works for everyone?
Negotiating a parenting plan is usually one of the most difficult aspects of divorce. There is plenty to cover, and both parties are bound to claim a plan that suits their best interest. While the issues are equally important, the manner in which divorcing parents negotiate a parenting plan can impact the overall outcome of
5 things you need to get a good custody outcome
Child custody is one of the most crucial aspects to sort out when you divorce. The final outcome will have a massive effect on your child’s future and yours. Here are some of the things you will need to get the result you want: Information You might struggle to think with a clear head during
How can you improve your summer parenting plan?
The summer months are some that most children look forward to because there isn’t a stringent schedule to follow. For the parents, not having the children in school can mean that the parents have to rework the schedule so the kids are taken care of. There are several things that you need to do that
2 factors the family court considers when awarding custody
When a couple that shares a child separates or divorces, one of the issues they will have to reach an agreement on is the custody of their child. And this tends to be one of the most challenging and hard-fought battles during the divorce or separation process. Of course, the court will prefer that parents
What can you do if your ex is interfering with your parenting time?
The most painful part of the aftermath of a divorce is the effect that shared parenting time has on the divorced couple’s children. Children need a solid and stable relationship with both of their parents in order to thrive and overcome the trauma of the divorce. Thus, it can be devastating when one parent decides
Will downsizing to a small home cost you shared child custody?
When you and your spouse separated, you rented an apartment or maybe a small condo. Right now, it’s all you can afford – at least until you decide what’s going to happen with the family home and you get your property division and other agreements worked out. Now your spouse is fighting your attempts to
Valid reasons why you can lose your visitation rights in Arizona
When parents separate or divorce, Arizona state law presumes that both parents will have joint custody for their children. However, in cases where joint-custody is impractical, one parent is usually granted the children’s physical custody while the other is gets visitation rights. In this case, the court will leave it to the parents to come
Does my mental health affect my child custody rights?
There are a few topics in life that are generally off-limits for people to ask about. Your mental health is one of them. It’s unlikely, however, that you’ll be able to keep your mental health to yourself if you find yourself fighting a child custody battle. Mental health is one of many factors that your ex
Just how flexible should you be with your custody arrangement?
One thing that people hear time and time again is that they should be somewhat flexible with a child custody plan. While having a plan that states specific times for drop-offs or pick-ups, holiday schedules and other information is important, the reality of the matter is that life can be unpredictable. Dad or mom might