Parents who share custody usually have a set schedule. Frequently, parents arrange to work and handle personal matters while their children are with their other parent. The children may look forward to spending time with both of their parents, especially when one...
For co-parents who live thousands or even hundreds of miles apart, the holidays often involve sending their child off to spend all or part of their winter break with the parent they don’t live with most of the time. If this upcoming holiday season is your first since...
As married parents, you and your spouse had to make joint decisions on your child’s behalf. Where would they go to school? What medical treatments would they receive? Where would they open a bank account? Children can’t make many of these decisions on their own, so...
Virtual visitation terms are increasingly being integrated into the parenting plans of minor children whose parents are no longer together. Virtual visitation uses technology—such as video calls, instant messaging and email—to supplement in-person parenting time....
Child support is sometimes ordered during a divorce, and it’s a way of ensuring that both parents can cover some of the cost of raising the child. For instance, perhaps the child will live with you most of the time, but your ex earns more money – due to their busy...
Parenting plans and child custody arrangements might not stand the test of time. In most cases, families experience significant changes, potentially making their setup inappropriate based on the situation. Sometimes, a parent can seek modifications when contesting...