No one wants to think that their co-parent will abduct their child. Unfortunately, it happens -- particularly in high-conflict divorces and when parents don’t believe they’ve gotten a fair custody deal. Certainly, those aren’t valid excuses. Parental abduction (which...
Wherever you are in the separation and divorce process, if you’re going to be sharing custody of your child with your co-parent, you’ll need to consider what kind of restrictions you want to seek (and agree to) when each of your travels individually with your child. ...
Many victims of toxic relationships suffer verbal, emotional and/or physical abuse. However, another type of abuse occurs in dysfunctional relationships, too: financial abuse. Financial abuse involves limiting or decreasing access to money. It takes place in...
Getting divorced is rarely a decision that parents take lightly, but it is often best all around for the family. While both parents may understand this, it can be more difficult for children to digest. Your child spends most of their time at school, and you are not...
Divorces are not always linear but, eventually, you get to that “year of firsts.” Right now, many families are easing nervously into their first holiday season since the parents split. It’s an awkward time of missing traditions and separation from loved ones....
At the time of birth, a biological mother is automatically her child’s parent – but the father only automatically has paternity rights if the mother and father are married. In all other cases, the father must establish his legal rights. In some circumstances, it’s...
Coming to an agreement over custody of your child can be one of the most challenging aspects of a divorce. As parents, you both love your child, so the thought of being parted from them will be painful. Most judges will seek an arrangement where you both get to see...
