Holidays are always a fun time to look forward to, and this is even truer if you have small children. Whether the holiday is Thanksgiving, the Fourth of July, just spring break, or any of the other holidays your family may celebrate together, building traditions and spending time together is at the heart of any…
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UCCJEA Basics
The end of a relationship brings about many changes. Obviously the demise of a relationship is a time of emotional transition, even if the relationship was relatively brief. Also, the parties will need to separate finances, set up their respective households, and need to learn to co-parent even though they no longer share a romantic…
Read More »Jurisdiction and Venue - Where to File
As time goes on, our society becomes more and more mobile. Advances in technology, transportation, and infrastructure make it much easier for people to stay connected to those they love even if they live far away. Most people no longer think anything of moving thousands of miles away from where they were raised. If you…
Read More »Signed Agreements for Grandparent Visitation
There are few joys in life that can compare to having grandchildren. Having grandchildren often means that you get to experience the fun of playing with your wonderful grandchildren while the parents still do the “heavy lifting” of the parenting. In the optimal situation, you will get along well with the parents, and you all…
Read More »Unsuitable Parents - Fight for Sole Custody
Parents work hard to make sure they can provide safety and stability for their children. This can be complicated and difficult even when the parents are in a committed relationship. If it happens that the parents’ relationship disintegrates, it often becomes more complicated to effectively co-parent. In the best of situations, the parents are both…
Read More »Does Adultery Count for Child Custody?
The end of a marriage is always difficult for everyone involved. This is true regardless of the reason for the demise of the relationship. Even in the most amicable of divorces, splitting up can be painful. When the reason for divorce is that your spouse has been unfaithful, the divorce can be even more difficult emotionally. If…
Read More »What Is a Parenting Coordinator?
Parents work hard to make sure that their children are safe and raised in an environment where they can thrive. When the parents reside together, they will work together toward that shared goal. However, if the relationship falls apart and the parent's divorce or separate, working together can become more complicated. While the optimal situation…
Read More »Who Gets to Choose My Child's Religion After Divorce?
The way that people approach and commit to relationships has changed drastically over the past few decades. For example, while it used to be taboo to have a child out of wedlock, it is no longer uncommon for people to live together and have children without ever getting married. Similarly, it is no longer uncommon…
Read More »Can I Travel With My Child?
Sharing hobbies and interests with your child is one of the most rewarding experiences a parent can have. Helping a child to learn and grow is a wonderful part of parenting. Travelling with a child can be a great way to help provide a child with cultural enrichment or to meet and bond with family…
Read More »Expectation of Parental Income
Parents have the obligation to provide support for their children. To that end, during a custody case, a court will make an order of child support. Unlike spousal support, child support is based on a very specific formula. The formula uses both parents’ income to calculate support, not just the income of the parent paying…
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