It is not uncommon for a party in a custody battle to obtain an Order of Protection against another party to include the minor children as protected persons. Sometimes there are legitimate concerns and allegations to support the Petition for Order of Protection. However, sometimes allegations are made in an attempt to get a one […]
Identifying whether your divorce or custody case is “high conflict” can be surprisingly difficult. In most cases, there is some level of conflict in a divorce or parenting dispute. The question is whether a particular case has an abnormally high amount of conflict. Some examples of high conflict cases involve domestic violence, serious substance abuse, […]
Most divorced parents are going to spend their child-raising years trying to co-parent. For many families, this is a tricky job. Setting aside frustrations, anger, and/or pain stemming from the divorce for the best interest of your children isn’t an easy thing to do, no matter how bad you want to. However, research shows that […]
It is not uncommon after a divorce for one parent to desire to relocate to another city or state. This could be due to a new job, a new spouse, family connections, or a chance to start a new life. Whatever the reason, one parent’s move will have a major impact on child custody. If […]
If you have lost custody of your children, it means that a court has decided that your children would be better off with someone else. Maybe your ex-spouse got custody after your divorce, or child protective services removed them from your home for cause. No matter the reason, the best method of getting back custody […]
The marriage has ended, but you must still interact with your ex when raising children together. Co-parenting can be the cause for major conflict after divorce, but remember that every fight over your kids adds to your children’s suffering. Learn how to avoid co-parenting conflict with these tips. Follow the golden rule Be kind to […]
You and your spouse may want to come up with a child custody arrangement, which can be approved by the court when you get divorced. Below are a few things you should and should not do during this process. — Do think about the agreement from a practical standpoint. For example, having your child live […]
For years, there has been a prevailing idea, which some call a myth, that gender bias influences child custody cases in Arizona. According to this idea, fathers have much less of a chance of getting the children than mother, which they claim is unfair. However, some stats seem to show that gender bias may not […]
If you’re considering bird nesting, you likely already know about the advantages. In this type of custody arrangement, your child will stay in the marital home while you and your ex cycle in and out. This gives your children more stability and focuses on their happiness. There are downsides, though. For one thing, it can […]
If you’re thinking about traveling out of the state with your child, after a divorce, you really need to take a moment to consider your child custody agreement. The court order that was given could determine what you are allowed to do, and it can be different in every case. It’s incredibly important to know […]
