You and your ex share custody of your children. Even though your marriage has ended, you still want to create lasting memories for your children by taking them on family vacations. Do you need to ask your ex if you can do it before you make your plans? Do you have a...
Child Custody
Child Custody
The difference between legal and physical custody
Child custody is not a singular thing where being awarded custody means all rights go to you, the parent. There are actually two different types of custody. You can be awarded sole or shared custody on one or both fronts. The first type is legal custody. This is not...
How can both parents remain involved in a child’s education after divorce?
Parents who live together can both have a say in the day-to-day decisions that are made for their children. This includes those related to education. When the parents go through a divorce, it’s going to take effort by everyone involved in the child’s schooling to...
Narcissistic co-parent? Remember these tips
By the time you’ve gone through a divorce from a narcissist, you’ll likely know the tactics that they use to try to gain control over situations, so they can have their way. Just because the divorce is over doesn’t mean that you’re done having to deal with those...
Is nesting a good child custody solution?
Child custody solutions are usually a compromise, and they feel like it. The children are not thrilled to move back and forth between two homes. The parents don’t love having to see their children less often. They may butt heads over the exact schedule and when they...
The benefits of gaining primary physical custody
As you prepare for the divorce process, you're likely to have questions and concerns about the well-being of your children. With so many benefits of gaining primary physical custody, you may find yourself interested in fighting for it. Here are some of the benefits to...
Child custody and your parenting plan: Prepare for the future
If you have children with your soon to be ex-spouse, the divorce process will focus heavily on topics such as child custody, visitation rights and child support. While you want nothing more than to put this chapter of your life in the past, the decisions you make...
What is legal custody? Learn to make it work for you
In your divorce, you'll find yourself faced with questions and concerns regarding both physical and legal custody. Legal custody provides a parent (or parents) with the power to make important decisions regarding their children, including but not limited to: Medical...
Child custody and visitation: Things to discuss with your children
When you first tell your children about your divorce, they're likely to have concerns about the impact on their future. However, depending on their age, they may quickly put this out of their mind. As things change down the line, it's important that you keep your...
Does age impact what type of custody schedule is most ideal?
It's difficult for any parents to transition from seeing their child virtually anytime to having to schedule when they're going to spend time with them. It can be helpful to have a third party step in and negotiate a custody schedule that may be amenable to both. How...