Child custody can be a sticky subject during divorce proceedings. When the court makes a ruling in the best interests of the child, it is important to understand that both parties are bound by it. Violating an existing custody order can land the responsible party in...
When going through a divorce with a child or children involved, the court will decide how you and the other parent will share financial responsibility or if one party will take full responsibility. Child support helps you to meet your kids' needs, allowing them to...
Negotiating a custody deal for your child can be one of the most challenging deals you need to strike in your life. Yet, it’s almost always better to go this route than to leave it to a court to make the decisions because it’s your child’s, not the judge’s. Bearing...
For so much of American history, mothers have been the primary caregivers for their children. They stayed at home and devoted more time to raising children than fathers. As a result, it was thought common—in fact, virtually a foregone conclusion—that mothers would be awarded primary custody of their children in the event of divorce. Times have changed. Mother and fathers…