When a couple is unable to agree on the legal and physical custody of their child/children, the court will hear arguments from both parents in what is often called a “custody battle.” The word “battle” is not there by accident….
When a couple is unable to agree on the legal and physical custody of their child/children, the court will hear arguments from both parents in what is often called a “custody battle.” The word “battle” is not there by accident….
Having your children separated from you in the wake of your divorce (an already emotionally brutal experience) can be overwhelming and traumatic. More times than not, custody decision by the court is not likely to be overturned soon after the…
In same-sex marriages (and divorces), it has become very clear that the biological parent has an overwhelming amount of control with regards to child custody. However, this does not necessarily apply to child support, as that is up to the…
The courts has been very clear on this topic, and have held that a child’s bank account is their own, and is not considered a marital asset in the divorce. If the child is under 18, they may not be…
Just because you and your former spouse no longer live in the same state, much less the same house, it doesn’t nullify the non-custodial parent’s right to see their child, if they so choose. Of course, if moving out of…
In previous blogs, I have covered a vast majority of the many aspects of child custody, and the arrangements, support payments, and rules that operate in that area. Court-ordered custody arrangements have, and can, work well for families for years,…
Are you weighing the pros and cons of joint child custody? Dealing with your ex-spouse about child custody is not easy as a parent. Here is an introduction to some of the positives and negatives that parents need to consider….
In a previous blog, I discussed the difference between physical and legal custody, which differentiated between having the child live with you and having the right to make decisions for the child. In this article, we will be discussing the…
In divorces that include children, there seems to be a misunderstanding, if not a total unawareness, of the difference between physical and legal custody. Moreover, when the term “joint custody” is added to the equation, many get lost in the…
My Ex-Spouse Has Broken Court Orders Twice. How Will Breaching Child Custody Agreement Affect Him? One of the most difficult parts of divorce settlements is certainly agreeing on custody and visitation arrangements when there are children involved. And even when…