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When life changes, your current custody arrangement may no longer be practical. Maybe your work schedule has shifted, your child’s needs have evolved or you’re planning to move to a new neighborhood. Whatever the reason, requesting a modification of a custody order...
The terms for a child custody order usually come from one of two sources. Divorcing or separated parents have the option of working with one another to set their own terms. They can agree on a specific division of parenting time and legal authority. If they don't...
Often, courts will provide a shared physical custody ruling during a divorce. The court believes both parents should be involved in the child’s life and have a relationship with them, even after the marriage ends. But one thing that can complicate this is parental...
Divorce is never easy. Beyond the emotions, parents must also figure out what life will look like for their children. Where will they live, how much time will they spend with each parent, and who will make the big decisions about school or health. These are not simple...
Custody orders often describe a specific breakdown of parenting time. Parents establish a schedule based on how much time each of them should have with the children. They then routinely exchange custody based on the overall division of parenting time and the schedule...
Contempt – when used as a legal term – refers to the willful disobedience of a court order. Family law matters are no exception to this concept, as courts hand down formal orders related to divorce, child custody, domestic violence, etc. all the time. When one party...
A co-parenting schedule during most parts of the year could be very simple. One week isn’t all that different from the next. Both parents may simply have to go to work while their children go to school, so they have an alternating schedule where the children move back...
If you’re co-parenting, you may wonder if parents can change custody arrangements without involving the court. Can you both create a new arrangement and go with it? The short answer is yes, but there are important things to keep in mind. You can modify your custody...
Obtaining or maintaining access to your child is not just about proving you are a capable parent. It is also about avoiding behaviors that could cast doubt on your ability to provide a safe and stable environment. Courts take accusations seriously, and even unfounded...
Parents going through a divorce may have the opportunity to discuss child custody with their child’s other parent. If parents cannot agree to a custody agreement, the court can step in and make a custody order for the parents. A court will generally consider many...