Child Custody & Visitation

Making the shift from being in a romantic relationship to raising children as co-parents isn’t always easy. Emotions related to the end of the relationship can creep up without warning, and dealing with those can be challenging.  If you’re making this major change,...

We are getting closer to Christmas, and this can have a major impact on scheduling for co-parents after a divorce. They need to know how to address the holiday season, and it is often best to plan well in advance. There are cases where no alterations in the schedule...

Parents often worry about how their divorce could impact how involved they are in their children’s lives. One of the biggest discussions divorcing parents will have during the divorce process is about child custody. Child custody agreements are generally designed so...

When parents live far apart or have busy schedules, staying connected with a child can be a challenge. Virtual visitation offers a way for parents to maintain meaningful contact.  In California, this type of communication can be formally included in a parenting plan....

When two parents live near each other, custody schedules are often very simple. Each parent may have the children for a week, and they just exchange the kids at the beginning or end of the school week. But things can get more complicated when one parent travels...

Married parents often make joint decisions about the medical care their child will receive. This includes situations where a child is injured, becomes ill or needs hospital treatment. It also applies to preventive care, such as deciding which vaccinations the child...

Parents sometimes have to move away from their children after divorce. This isn’t an easy situation for anyone involved, but it’s possible to use technology to remain connected. If you’re in this position, you should have terms related to virtual visits covered in...

Co-parenting, when done well, can provide a stable and supportive environment for children. While it can be challenging, successful co-parenting focuses on putting the needs of the child first, prioritizing communication and maintaining mutual respect. If you...

It’s frustrating to deal with a co-parent who isn’t compliant with their legal obligations. That’s particularly true when they fail to pay the child support they’re required to pay. It’s a common frustration. However, you have to be careful about trying to take a...

When both parents envision having custody of their children after a divorce and have different beliefs as to how they should be raised, it can create some difficulty in deciding child custody. If custody is not easily established, parents may need to present their...