Typically, when parents share custody of their children, each parent has their own home or apartment where they live. The parents then agree on the custody schedule, or the court provides one for them. In accordance with that schedule, the children move between both...
Creating a child custody order isn’t always easy. When figuring out the best interests of your child, you and your co-parents have a lot to consider. Some of these considerations aren’t immediately apparent. Sometimes a custody order has to be altered over time to...
You are probably looking forward to a fresh start as soon as your divorce is settled but are unsure how long the entire process will last. However, the answer to your question is not so straightforward or definite. While some divorce proceedings conclude in several...
A prenuptial agreement is not a premonition of divorce, as most people think. Instead, consider it a safety net if things don’t work out in the marriage. A good number of couples end up splitting up, and it is better to be safe than sorry. Without a valid prenuptial...
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Couples can go through a mediation process when discussing divorce. This can be a great way to work out their issues without having the court step in and decide matters for them, which may end up causing more daunting problems. Ultimately, mediation provides couples...
Your parenting plan likely includes both a rough division of your parenting time and a proposed schedule. Adhering to that schedule will make the transition to co-parenting easier and more predictable for your family. Of course, you and your ex have the option of...
Divorce is a trying time for everyone involved. For the children, one of the most difficult things to deal with is having to learn how to live in two separate homes. Fortunately, parents can help their children adjust. As you’re going through the process with your...
Co-parenting can be difficult when you can't work together with your co-parent. If you constantly disagree on how to raise the children, you may have a hard time as parents, and the children are likely to suffer. Therefore, preserving good relations with your...
When the marriage is over and divorce is underway, you are definitely in the midst of making important decisions. One of these decisions is how the children’s needs will be met. Most often, the non-custodial parent will make child support payments to the custodial...
