There was a time, not too long ago, when the idea of having a child via sperm donation was relatively unheard of or at least not talked about. Today, as we know, sperm donation is becoming more and more common and routine, which means that we hear about it more. The...
Month: August 2013
Month: August 2013
Custody conflict continues after Supreme Court decision
Two families who live in different parts of the country are continuing to fight for custody of a child known to the nation as "baby Veronica" after a controversial Supreme Court case on the issue was decided this summer. For those who are unfamiliar with the case, the...
After pool accident, judge orders better communication
A judge ordered two parents to communicate more about whether their children are and who is caring for them, after an emergency child custody hearing was requested by the mother of two young boys. The boy's father, the R&B singer Usher, has primary custody of the...
More grandparents are taking custody of grandkids
Recently released Census figures show that the number of children living with their grandparents has risen 64 percent over the past twenty years. When the survey was conducted in 2010, 2.7 million grandparents were the primary caretakers for their grandchildren. While...
Co-parenting advice for the upcoming school year
Now that it's August, the school year is just around the corner. For parents who are divorced, the school year can create unique challenges around child custody and parenting plans. Divorced parents know how difficult it can be raising their children with their ex and...