New trends in parenting are leading some state bills regarding time with the children after a divorce. Many parents, fathers and mothers, want to share custody of a child in order to cement healthy relationships with both parents. A bill recently introduced in...
After divorce, life moves forward. You will want to seek new prospects in love or your career. A new job or reassignment could offer an exciting opportunity, but it's important to consider how it might affect child support, custody and visitation. Your new position...
Parents aren't flawless, although sometimes it seems that society expects perfection. When you discuss child custody as part of your divorce, the pressure to be the perfect parent can feel intense. You suddenly feel like you have to prove your love for your child or...
Even in the heat of a break-up, many fathers only want the best for their child. The bond between a father and their child can be just as strong as a mother-child relationship. However, the law tends to favor maternity rights when it comes to child custody, which...
The holiday season is a time for slowing down the demands of daily life and taking some time to appreciate your loved ones. However, it can also be a time of high emotions, especially if you have newly divorced. Even though one relationship has come to an end, you may...
If you and your ex share custody of your children, then you're probably familiar with a visitation schedule. For some people, each visitation day is a source of stress, because they truly believe that their ex-spouses are a risk to their children. If you're in that...
Co-parenting isn't always easy, especially when it comes to your child's interests and events. You don't necessarily want to see your ex, his or her new spouse or partners, or to interact, but you have to for the sake of your child. As a parent, it's your choice to...
Although it's nearly summer now, the next school year is just around the corner. As a parent who has a child and is going through divorce, you know that custody arrangements can be affected by your child's school schedule.Here are a few different things to consider...
Are you a divorced father? Do you take great pride in providing your child with everything they need? If you do so through child support, you understand the importance of making full and timely payments. Unfortunately, there could come a time in the future when you...
If you're a parent who is planning or going through a divorce, you likely have many questions and concerns about your child's wellbeing. This is often especially true if you and a soon-to-be ex-spouse are embroiled in a contentious divorce and aren't able to come to...