Fathers and mothers can both play important roles in the upbringing of children. While there was once an expectation that mothers should provide most forms of parental support, both parents are now likely to be actively involved parents. For some adults in...
Can you change your child support payments if you lose your job?
Financial situations can change, often unexpectedly. If you get divorced, the court is going to decide how much you need to pay in child support based on your current circumstances. But there’s always the chance that those circumstances could change in the future,...
Do both parents need to agree to a move if they share custody?
Co-parenting is a family scenario often fraught with challenges. The adults in the family may have had an adversarial relationship following a breakup or divorce. Every custody exchange could see tempers flare and disputes arise. Even when parents typically find ways...
Never violate a court order before modifying it
After a divorce, there are some situations in which the standing court order may no longer fit your life. You need to have it modified or changed. After all, the court may issue this order when you have very young children and life can change significantly over the...
Is bird’s nest parenting a custody option for you?
Divorce can be traumatic for all involved, but most particularly, for the children. They can wind up destabilized and regress to earlier behaviors that are not age-appropriate. While you might not have heard the term, bird’s nest parenting is an alternative custody...
Balancing extracurricular activities when co-parenting
Co-parenting requires careful coordination and communication, especially when managing a child’s extracurricular activities. These activities play a significant role in a child’s development, offering socialization, skill-building and personal growth opportunities. ...
What can I do if my ex isn’t meeting their parenting time duties?
"Parenting time" describes the time each parent must spend with their child after marriage. Parents or the court decide these periods, prioritizing the child's needs. However, the noncustodial parent might not stick to this schedule, causing emotional harm to the...
A win-win situation: How establishing paternity benefits both parents
In recent years, more people have chosen not to marry. Instead, many couples decide to live together and have a family outside marriage. With cost-efficiency and convenience as common benefits, cohabitation is a rising trend among partners. Nevertheless, unmarried...
How the 1980 Hague Convention intervenes in child abductions
Child abductions are distressing and devastating situations that affect families worldwide. To help protect children's rights and resolve international custody disputes, the international community established the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International...
Potential post-divorce pitfalls
Divorce represents a quantum shift in family dynamics that impacts everyone touched by the devastation that comes with life-changing events. Upon finalization of the marital dissolution, loved ones begin their journey on a new path while children adapt to a newer...