Everyone runs into different issues with money at some point in their life. It can be stressful and frustrating. Ideally, you’ll find solutions and work your way through it. However, studies have also found that couples argue about money more than almost anything...
Family Law
What does having joint legal custody mean?
When a divorcing couple cannot agree on how to co-parent, the court will have to step in and decide how things will go. Usually, everything is done with the best interests of the children in mind, and in most cases, the court will split custody between the parents....
Co-parenting considerations for a child with an eating disorder
It’s always important for divorcing spouses who will be co-parenting children to find a way to work together amicably for their kids’ best interests. When a child is suffering from an eating disorder, it’s particularly crucial. Eating disorders are unlike many medical...
Flexibility and communication for summer custody
Child custody in the summer can get more complicated than it does during the school year. There is simply more stress on your time and you have the children at home for a few months, rather than in the classroom. This can be taxing for co-parents, especially if they...
What’s the relationship between child support and visitation?
Your ex wasn’t exactly a great spouse, and they’re not turning out to be the world’s best co-parent, either. Sure, they’re fantastic at showing up with armloads of presents for the kids, and they seem to enjoy being the “fun” parent, but they’re short on...
What happens when your ex cancels their parenting time?
When you split up with the other parent of your children, New York law typically requires that you share custody or parenting time. Maybe the two of you created your own arrangements, or perhaps you have a custody order after bitter divorce litigation. In either case,...
Is an uncontested divorce right for you?
When a marriage ends, there are two main routes a couple can take -- either a contested or an uncontested divorce. What’s the difference? Well, a contested divorce is what most people think of when they picture a couple battling it out in court over everything from...
Common parenting plan errors to avoid
The divorce procedure can be trying on all members of the family. One of the most important aspects to settle during the process is child custody. Generally, the best interests of the child are a top priority for both parents as well as the courts. A parenting plan is...
3 issues you need to consider when planning for shared custody
Sharing custody with your ex is a sure way to have conflict with one another even after you divorce. Even the most rational and tolerant parents will struggle to interact positively with one another when sharing custody. There are certain issues that tend to more...
Why shared parenting isn’t just good for your kids
Now that shared parenting is the norm, there are far fewer battles over custody these days -- but what’s a parent to do when they aren’t used to being separated from their children half the time? It’s okay to mourn the changes in your life, but you shouldn’t get stuck...