For families with school-aged children, the daily schedule at a child’s school tends to inform every other aspect of life. Childcare arrangements, how parents juggle family with work and even how separated or divorced parents share custody may all depend on the school...
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Child Custody
Relocating: Can you have a verbal agreement?
In custody cases, one of the most contentious issues that can arise is parental relocation. When parents need to relocate, they may want to take their children with them. That’s not always possible, depending on the current custody arrangements and how far away they...
How does parental alienation impact custody rights?
If most parents could have things their way, they'd never want to spend a night away from their child. Many moms and dads have to make the hard choice of going their separate ways after they've fought long and hard to make things work. Many parents enter into a...
How does your nanny fit in when you’re co-parenting after divorce?
Your nanny is likely a part of your family. Your children probably adore them. You’ll need them more than ever as you divorce. However, it’s going to be complicated – at least for a while. If you’re sharing custody with your co-parent and your nanny will be working...
Devising a shared custody schedule for your special needs child
Co-parenting can be difficult for any former couple. However, it can be particularly challenging for parents that share a special needs child. A special needs child is going to need more structure and routine than other children. Therefore, conversations must delve...
Taking your child out of state without permission can lead to trouble
When you set up your custody schedule and parenting plan, one of the things you should talk about with your ex-spouse is how to handle travel. Are you okay with the other parent traveling out of the state or out of the country with your child? If so, what do they need...
What a nondisparagement clause in your parenting plan can (and can’t) do for you
Divorcing parents are much more aware of the effect of their words and behavior on their children than parents of previous generations were when they divorced. Criticizing or saying negative things about your co-parent can seriously damage the self-esteem of a child...