Child Custody

Christmas is typically one of the hardest times of the year for divorced or divorcing parents and their children. Whether the divorce is done by that point or just getting started, the parents may not want to spend it together. Their children, however, likely want to...

When a parent exhibits narcissistic traits, this reality can be truly challenging for their children and for their children’s other parent. Narcissistic individuals often have a deep need for control, lack empathy and prioritize their own interests, which can make...

While getting divorced, you know that you want to protect your right to have custody of your children. Even if you’re not seeking sole custody, you at least want to share custody with your ex. This will keep you involved in the child’s life. But what if you have a...

Not all co-parenting relationships go smoothly. Some people can be very difficult to work with. One time they might try to cause you trouble is during handovers of the children. Here are a few tips to help you cope if this is the case. 1. Don’t play their game Don’t...

Child custody cases can be complex. They are usually one of the most contentious aspects of divorce. However, custody cases can also arise when an estranged parent comes back on the scene or when a parent newly discovers that they have a child.  While the individual...

In many cases, physical and legal custody of children gets divided between their parents after a divorce. When they share custody, this means that the parents need to continue working together as co-parents, even after their marriage ends. This can be challenging for...

Child custody (conservatorship) hearings are legal proceedings where a judge determines the arrangement that best serves the child's interests. They are typically necessary when the parents cannot agree on parenting arrangements. These hearings can be emotionally...

The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is an international treaty. The text of this treaty aims to protect children from abduction and wrongful retention across international borders. When parents divorce, particularly in cases...

In some child custody situations, one parent will have primary physical custody most of the time, but the other parent will have visitation rights. The child may never live with that parent full-time, but may spend an afternoon or a day with them. In some cases,...

If your child will be spending time this summer with your long-distance co-parent or maybe your former in-laws who live some distance away, you may be considering letting them fly on their own. If so, you’ll want to look into various “unaccompanied minors” programs...