When courts determine child custody, they typically make decisions that allow both parents to play an active role in their child’s life. This approach is rooted in the legal standard known as the best interest of the child, which guides all court custody decisions. In most cases, courts believe that when children maintain strong relationships …
When navigating child support matters in Virginia, military parents often wonder how their benefits will impact their financial obligations. One of these benefits is the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH). Given Virginia’s strong military presence, this question arises frequently in family law cases. If you are a service member or co-parenting with one, understanding what …
May is Mental Health Awareness Month – a time to foster understanding, reduce stigma, and support those facing mental health challenges. In the United States alone, approximately 1 in 5 adults experience a mental health issue each year, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Conditions such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, and bipolar …
Winning a custody battle isn’t about being the perfect parent. It’s about demonstrating that you provide the most stable environment for your child. If you are navigating a custody dispute, understanding what judges truly look for can make all the difference in your custody case. Big Mistakes That Can Cost You Custody Custody battles are …
For many families, religious holidays have deep emotional significance and are central to family traditions. But when parents divorce or separate, navigating custody arrangements around these holidays can be challenging. Unfortunately, holiday custody scheduling often creates unnecessary conflict for many divorced parents. But by approaching custody around the holidays with a clear plan, cooperation, and …
Spring break is exciting for most families. Travelling, seeing extended family, spending quality time together. But for divorced parents who share custody, this time of year comes with logistical and emotional challenges. Balancing schedules, expectations, and family traditions can feel overwhelming, often leading to co-parenting disputes. For co-parents who must navigate spring break and other …
Your divorce brings big changes for the whole family – especially your children. Co-parenting can be particularly challenging if you and your former spouse struggle with miscommunication, unresolved emotions, and very different parenting styles. However, with patience, respectful communication, and a child-centered approach, co-parenting can be a positive and cooperative experience that can benefit the …
According to reports by the National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare, nearly 1 in 8 children in the United States live in a household where one parent has a substance abuse disorder. For parents who are divorcing and trying to gain custody, substance abuse, along with many other issues, can complicate the divorce …
Your marriage has ended, but you and your former spouse will still be parents to your children for the rest of your life. Successful co-parenting means you must work together for the benefit of your child and coordinate with each other to develop a time-sharing schedule that works for both you and your children, even …
In any Florida custody case, the guiding principle that courts use to determine custody arrangements is the “best interest of the child” standard. This standard ensures that all decisions made regarding custody and parental responsibility prioritize the child’s well-being, stability, and overall development. If you are navigating a custody case in Florida, you must understand …
Navigating child custody is one of the most overwhelming aspects of the divorce process for most parents. Both of you want the best for your children, but that can often mean different things to each of you. During emotionally charged times like divorce, it’s difficult to see past your own wishes (and anger) and consider …
Life doesn’t remain static after a divorce. Your life will continue to change, and sometimes, these changes will require relocation. Moving closer to family. A better cost of living or education system. A new job. A new relationship. However, while a move might offer significant benefits for you, relocating when you share custody of your …
Child custody disputes are some of the most emotionally charged and challenging legal battles parents can face. And decisions made during these cases can have long-lasting consequences for both parents and their children. Unfortunately, many parents unknowingly make mistakes that can not only jeopardize their legal custody case but also hurt their relationship with their …
Co-parenting can be challenging any time of the year, but the holiday season often poses its own unique challenges. After all, the holidays hold special emotional significance, and both you and your former spouse would like to maintain your holiday traditions with your children and family. Unfortunately, this isn’t always possible after a divorce, which …
Co-parenting during the holidays can be challenging at best, but what happens if one of you wants to travel with your kids over the holiday? Can you travel with your children without your co-parent’s permission? What happens if your co-parent wants to take your children out of state or out of the country for the …
According to reports by the National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare, nearly 1 in 8 children in the United States live in a household where one parent has a substance abuse disorder. For parents who are divorcing and trying to gain custody, substance abuse, along with many other issues, can complicate the divorce …
October marks Down Syndrome Awareness Month, and if you are the parent of a child with Down Syndrome, you already know the unique joys and challenges of your role. However, navigating a divorce and negotiating custody on top of this can make your life even more complicated. Custody cases are seldom simple, but when a …
Child custody is often one of the most emotionally challenging issues for any divorcing couple with minor children. As a parent, it will be crucial to understand your rights and also how the court system makes child custody decisions. In this way, you can create a custody arrangement that is mutually beneficial to both you …
