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Divorce can be a very difficult time for parents and children. Parents often struggle to explain to their children what will happen after the divorce. Parents may consider learning more about child custody and discussing it with each other before talking to their...
Custody orders outline parental rights and responsibilities when parents divorce or stop living together. Parents have a legal responsibility to uphold the custody order, and they are at risk of enforcement actions if they fail to do so. In cases where it is clear...
If you’re going through a divorce as a parent, chances are your child has told you where they’d want to live. But does any of that actually matter in court? The answer is not as straightforward. While children get a say in custody decisions, their preferences are not...
A prenuptial agreement can help couples define how they want to handle financial matters during and after a marriage. It often includes decisions about property ownership, business interests or spousal support if the marriage ends in divorce. However, not all...
Parents who share custody typically have to find ways to cooperate with each other. In some cases, they managed to negotiate arrangements on their own that allow them to share decision-making authority and time with their children. Other times, parents may disagree...
Sharing parental rights and responsibilities is commonplace. When parents divorce or break up with one another, they generally have to share parenting time and decision-making authority. Occasionally, one parent can make decisions that may have negative implications...
While it might not sound romantic, many couples choose to sign a prenuptial agreement before saying, "I do." This legal document, commonly known as a "prenup," helps couples plan how they'll handle their finances and assets during their marriage and if they ever...
Navigating co-parenting after a separation can feel like charting unknown waters. A co-parenting plan is your map for this journey. It adds to your custody arrangement by setting clear rules for daily parenting tasks, such as school pick-ups or sharing health updates....
Marital status has an impact on a father's rights, but not to the degree that many men assume. Unmarried fathers often worry that their relationships with their children are completely dependent on their relationship with the child's mother. They think she can deny...
The terms outlined in a New York custody order have a profound impact on the family subject to the order. A custody order likely includes a specific breakdown of parenting time and decision-making responsibility for the adults. The terms of the custody order influence...