When parents separate or divorce, they must reach a child custody agreement. This legal document determines how children will spend their time with each parent. Families can create a custody plan that best suits the child's needs and the parents' preferences. Joint...
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Child Custody
Reasons for modifying child support
Child support is a tool that supports the wellness of children after a divorce or separation. In certain situations, an existing child support arrangement may warrant a modification. Judges have the responsibility of accepting or denying alteration requests. Some...
What are the benefits of shared custody?
When divorcing parents want to figure out custody methods, shared custody often comes up as a good possibility. But what exactly is shared custody? And it what ways does it benefit the child, the parents and the family unit on a whole? Benefits for the children Forbes...
How does New York decide what is in a child’s best interests?
When you and your child’s other parent part ways in New York and do not agree on custody or visitation terms, you may need to have the state’s family court system step in and help. When making determinations about who should care for your child and when the state...
What should you include in your parenting plan?
A parenting plan is essential when you have joint custody of your children. Think of it as a peace treaty between you and your former spouse. It allows you to focus on the best interests of your children while avoiding conflict with your ex. Regarding the design, the...
What are the consequences of parental alienation?
Ideally, when parents get divorced, they can handle the split amicably and minimize the impact the divorce has on their children. In the real world, many divorces are bitter affairs. When parents attempt to get revenge on an ex-spouse by manipulating their children,...
Who should opt out of joint custody?
Joint custody received numerous accolades over the years due to studies showing how much it benefits children of divorce. However, even a good custody option will not benefit every family equally. In fact, some families may not benefit from joint custody at all....
How do successful co-parents deal with the holidays?
With the holiday season quickly approaching, you may be planning a family trip or looking forward to quiet celebrations at home. If you share custody of your kids with a former partner, though, you may have some challenges to navigate. After all, your co-parent...
How can you document suspected parental alienation?
If you have a joint-custody arrangement, you expect your co-parent to respect your parental authority. You also do not want him or her badmouthing you to your children. Sadly, though, too many co-parents treat their counterparts poorly. According to Psychology Today,...
Can children express a preference in a custody order?
Child custody agreements are a necessary part of divorce proceedings. Every situation is different, but the court will consider every element of the case to determine how to best protect the children. What is in the child's best interest? The standard for a custody...