Child Custody › Divorce

What Is Your Permanent Parenting Plan?

Tennessee courts require divorcing parents to submit a permanent parenting plan before granting a divorce. One part of this plan is a custody schedule developed between divorcing parties. Your divorce attorney can help you...more

When Fault Enters a No-Fault Divorce

Michigan is a no-fault divorce state. This simply means that you don’t need to prove any fault on the part of your spouse as grounds for a divorce. For example you needn't show that your spouse was cheating on you, that your...more

When to Hire a Private Eye in Divorces [Video]

Whether you’re considering divorce or are in the middle of one, do you wonder if you should hire a private investigator? Lawyers.com journalist Amber Statler-Matthews reports on what private eyes do in divorce cases....more

The Client’s Role in Strategizing a Family Law Case

Should your family law case be litigated or mediated? Who should move out of the house? On what days will the children change homes? How much support will be paid? Should retirement, change of career or re-entry into the...more

Minding Your Child’s Mental Health in Divorce

It is no secret that children aren’t immune to the emotional impact of a divorce. Most people’s version of an ideal childhood involves two loving parents living under the same roof where children see their mothers and fathers...more

What is Parenting Time?

You may be familiar with the term visitation, which is still often referenced in the media or by the public. However, you may not be familiar with the current vernacular, parenting time, which is what California and other...more

Five Myths about Child Custody Dispelled

Chrystal Workman, mother of Modern Family star Ariel Winter recently lost nearly all her parental rights to her daughter in favor of her ex-husband, who will control Ariel’s finances, and eldest daughter, who will step in to...more

Tips for Handling Hostile Custodial Exchanges

Children involved in a divorce regularly move between their parents’ homes. The children (and parents) have lots to think about before each custodial exchange, for example: Does each child have all the clothes he or she...more

Out of Harm’s Way: Domestic Violence and Divorce

Divorce can be an extremely emotional experience, fraught with sadness, anger and even a sense of helplessness. These feelings are exacerbated for someone who has been the victim of domestic violence. If you are the victim...more

Mother Ordered to Stop Posting About Her Son on Facebook [Video]

There’s parents who are obnoxious on Facebook, and then there’s this, which instead of being simply annoying is instead malicious and cruel. In a custody case out of New York, a mother was ordered to stop posting about her...more

Common Myths About Divorce In New York

There is so much information about divorce out there it is not always easy to distinguish fact from fiction. If you are going through a divorce on Long Island, it is a good idea to familiarize yourself with New York divorce...more

The Best of Tennessee? Elvis, Moon Pies and Progressive Child Custody Laws

Tennessee has the best of a lot of things — Elvis, country music, college football, the Great Smoky Mountains, Jack Daniels, Moon Pies, and progressive child custody laws. During a divorce, one of the most agonizing...more

Virtual Visitation

Face-to-face interactions are no longer the only way for non-custodial parents to have contact with their children. Skype, Google chat, video phone and various Internet options allow parents to visit with their youngsters no...more

Parenting And Holiday Plans: Tips For The Season

The holidays are just around the corner, and for divorced parents — and their children — holiday expectations can add to a season already tinged with possible disappointment. Knowing your legal boundaries and acting civil...more

Can You Share? Points to consider about joint physical custody

We talked earlier about joint physical custody. As I indicated, joint physical custody is a good opportunity for both parents to stay actively involved with their children. More than ever, courts are guided by the best...more

Dealing With Dangerous Divorce Tactics

Evidence of domestic violence can tip the scales in a child custody dispute. Florida family courts have an obligation to put the safety and well-being of the child first and will likely curtail the rights of an abusive...more

Divorced Parents on the Move

Good news: You have just been offered a job in another state, with great pay and opportunities for advancement. Not-so-good news: If you are a divorced parent with court ordered time-sharing schedule for your child or...more

Visitation During the Holidays After a Divorce

Holidays can be an exciting time for families. They can include family gatherings, big meals, and other fun events. But they can also be a stressful time for parents and children when negotiating a visitation schedule or...more

Halloween...the forgotten "Holiday" in Divorce.

Don't overlook non-official Holidays. If you do, you may not get Halloween!...more

Taxes and Children of Divorced Parents

As the noncustodial parent, you will likely owe child support. The amount is generally established based on New York child support guidelines calculations, with some room for negotiating a fair monthly amount. In addition,...more

Do I Need a Divorce Attorney?

One of the sad realities representing people with serious work injuries, is that the financial, physical, and psychological stresses caused by the injury or the claims process, often result in failed marriages. It really is...more

Fairfield County Divorce Guidebook

The Fairfield County Divorce Guidebook is intended for individuals to better navigate and understand the legal system during one of the more troubling periods of their lives. Whether used by divorcing spouses as a...more

Estrada, Marriage of

Final Statement of Decision and Order Re: Child Custody and Visitation

Decision entered for my client after 4 day court trial with multiple expert witnesses on custody move-away case....more