When you're going through a divorce, it can be difficult to find a custody solution that makes the children happy. If you and your spouse move into new homes, it may seem natural to move the children back and forth on a predetermined custody schedule. But this can be...

Shared custody has become the standard expectation in most modern divorces. Overall, the Massachusetts courts put a major emphasis on keeping both parents involved after a divorce. Psychological research has shown the importance of having both parents around for...

All co-parents have to find their own way to make the arrangements work. This isn’t going to be the same for all co-parents, so anyone who’s in this position should ensure they find a way to make things as stable as possible for the children. One thing that helps in...

After years of conflicts and disagreements, you and your spouse finally come to a conclusion that divorce is the most sensible thing to do. However, if you have a child together, you are certainly going to face difficulty regarding the care of your child and your...

Consumers are being advised to do their online holiday shopping early and buy what they can find in the stores as supply chain issues around the world are creating shortages and delays of everything from toys to furniture. If you’re a newly separated or divorced...

Divorces are often very contentious and emotional times. This can make it difficult for parents who share children to co-parent, especially in the early days. It’s imperative to remember that getting off to a positive start with your co-parenting can help both you as...

You and your ex both share custody of your children. This is true in both a physical and a legal sense. In other words, the children not only split their time living with each of you, but you each have a right to make decisions for the children -- such as where they...

Modern custody cases generally focus on the best interests of the children. You may assume, then, that it’s always best to simply ask the kids what they want and then see how it fits into your divorce process.  But is this true when trying to set up a parenting plan...

Family law judges have one primary responsibility when rendering decisions in child custody cases. They must make choices that they believe are in the best interests of the children. The type of living accommodations that a parent has can greatly impact custody...

When you meet someone who grew up with another culture, it can add to the appeal between you. They can show you a different way of looking at things. They can introduce you to new foods, music, traditions and more. Yet sometimes, the differences that attracted you to...