Generally speaking, when people talk about getting custody of their children in a divorce, they’re thinking about physical custody. This deals with where the child is going to live and who is going to be responsible for them at that time. If you and your ex have to...
Divorce And Family Law
Under what circumstances can a child custody order be modified?
The judge's decision in most legal matters is usually final unless reversed on appeal. However, there are instances when one or both parents can petition the court to modify an existing child custody order. However, it is important to understand that this decision...
Why are some dates harder to account for in a parenting plan?
Monday to Friday of most weeks, your children go to school. Saturday and Sunday, they don’t. That is how the standard week looks for school-age children, and as divorcing parents, it is relatively easy to plan custody and visitation around that. The problem is that...
Tips for making child custody exchanges easier
In some cases, children struggle with custody exchanges. They may be unhappy to go through the transition between homes, even if they’re happy at both parents' homes. It’s just that the exchange itself can feel a bit unsettling and they may complain about not being...
You can seek greater access to your child if you’re in recovery
Alcohol abuse issues cause, or least contribute to, the end of many marriages. Typically, the parent with the alcohol problem is given only limited – if any – access to their child in the divorce. The court’s priority has to be the safety and well-being of the child....
In divorce, what are your options for the house?
You bought your home 10 years ago, right after getting married. Now you and your spouse have started talking about a divorce, and you're wondering what's going to happen to that house. It is a very expensive asset that you own, but it may also represent debt and...
Trouble paying child support doesn’t make you a deadbeat
Child support is one of the most troubling parts of getting divorced. Children deserve support, custodial parents need it, and (contrary to popular belief) most parents want to support their kids. Some parents feel that their child support arrangement is not fair. For...
Here are the warning signs that could be headed for a divorce
When two people fall in love and decide to get married, few do so with the goal of getting divorced several months or years down the road. Unfortunately, thousands of couples file for divorce each year in the U.S. While some couples mutually agree to end their...
What should you know about joint credit card debt during divorce?
Many couples charge expenses to their credit card without much thought. While they’re married, they may be able to pay those off or at least make the minimum payments. Some may not realize that the very thing that was a benefit for them during the marriage will turn...
How to handle supervised visitation
It can be a blow to a parent when their soon-to-be-ex not only seeks full custody of their child but asks that their visitation be supervised. If a court has ordered supervised visitation, it’s crucial that you don’t let the restrictions affect your relationship with...