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How To Prepare For A Custody Hearing: All You Need To Know
In situations in which parents cannot agree on a parenting plan, they must participate in a child custody hearing. Preparing for a custody hearing can feel frightening and overwhelming at first, given the weight of the judge’s decision. However, by …
What Is “Nesting” And Would It Work For Your Family?
For years, the research has told us that divorce can have a negative impact on childrens’ mental health. We know that, for some children, it can cause an increase in anxiety and depression, lower self-esteem, and challenges in future relationships. …
All You Need to Know About Joint Custody Child Support
Child support is defined as the payment one parent makes to the other to be used towards the financial needs of the child, which include healthcare, education, housing, clothes, recreation, food, etc. To meet the best interests of the child, …
6 Things to Know About Orders of Protection and Child Custody
Child custody agreements are enough of a challenge. There are intense emotions on both sides and differing viewpoints of how the future should look, at times resulting in tension and spite. One tool some parents use in a child custody …
Joint Custody vs Legal Guardianship: What’s the difference?
You’ve likely heard the terms “legal guardianship” and “joint custody” before, but may be unsure about the difference between the two. However, as you enter into the judicial system, either as a result of divorce or to gain parental rights …
How To Share Custody Over the Holidays
The holidays can be a tense time for everyone, but for those who share custody of their children, the holiday season can be an even bigger headache. If not given the proper forethought, the festive nature of the holidays can …
How to Make Your Custody Arrangement Work for the Summer
It’s summer: the season of long-awaited family reunions, relaxing vacations, and the fondest of memories. With the loss of the regular routine, however, comes added confusion and stress for custody agreements. Even though court-mandated custody orders include summer guidelines, often …
What To Do If A Co-Parent Needs to Leave the State
Even though joint custody arrangements are the obvious preference of courts and most parents,these arrangements can be a challenging experience. What can make them even morechallenging, however, is when one parent needs to move their residence out of state. In …
Holidays and Divorce
The holidays may have seemed fun and exciting before your separation. Now, things might feel complicated and stressful. You can successfully navigate this time with the right expectations and the right attitude. Here’s how you can handle the holidays post-divorce. …
Custody Clues: Know Your Rights as a Parent
When getting a divorce, it’s imperative to be prepared for how your children will be impacted by the coming changes. Impending custody arrangements that’ll result from the divorce can raise many questions—will your child live will you? Will you be …