Child Custody

Child support is something that many parents think of as a duty. The truth of the matter here is that you should view child support payments as a way to help support your children -- a privilege of sorts. This mode of thinking might not be popular, but it is a bit...

We recently discussed some of the ways that you can help your child to cope with some of the common fears that frequently crop up when parents divorce. As you can probably imagine, divorce is scary for children. Older kids might understand what is going on and may be...

Children who are going through a divorce with their parents can have a host of things going through their mind. It is important for parents to do what they can to address the fears associated with the divorce so that they can become more secure with the situation.One...

Child custody matters are often difficult, but they don't have to be so upsetting that they cause you to lose sleep. It is imperative that you take the time to think about what is truly important. You don't need to get too stressed out about minor stuff that you can't...

The parenting plan is the backbone for the relationship you will have with your ex as long as your children are minors. This is an important document that will be approved by the court once you and your ex decide on the important points.While you are trying to decide...

Going through child custody mediation is something that is challenging. You might have a plan in your mind about how the process should go, but you must remember that you need to be willing to remain flexible if you want it to work.We understand that child custody...

Having to split your time between two houses isn't something that most adults would do willingly; however, it is something that many children have to do. If you and your ex have children, there is a chance that they are in this position.There are some ways that you...

We recently discussed how child custody issues might come up after a parent dies. This is only one example of when a child custody case might be necessary. Many children grow into adulthood with both parents still living, so you must realize that children who lose a...

No parent wants to think about what is going to happen to their child if the parent passes away. Unfortunately, this is something that does happen. The way that the child custody plays out after a parent dies depends on a variety of factors.If both parents are still...

Taking care of your children and making sure they have everything they need is a priority for most parents. When you and the children's other parent are still in a relationship, this might be a bit easier since both parents can chip in to make sure that everything is...