When a couple divorces and they have children, the original child custody order is in effect until the children are no longer minors or there are circumstances that may call for a modification to the order. If one or both parents request a modification, the judge can...
If you are in the middle of getting divorced, or if you plan to file for a divorce in the near future, you need to think about many issues and this is especially true for parents. If you have kids, you need to think about their financial and emotional well-being....
Many divorces essentially write themselves, but others are extremely contentious. Particularly if you have both a contentious divorce and children with a joint custody mandate after the divorce finishes, this can be a great source of stress. Even if you have joint...
In the whirlwind of his or her parents' divorce, a child may feel lost and confused when dealing with a new living situation. Nesting, where the child lives permanently in one place while you and your ex-spouse take turns living with him or her separately, is one way...
Even in the best of circumstances, a divorce with children remains a complicated situation. Many scenarios, however, increase the complexity of child custody negotiations. If not addressed in an intelligent manner, child custody complications have the potential to...
Massachusetts parents like you value your child before, during and after a divorce. Unfortunately, co-parents do not often hold the same amount of affection for each other. This can lead to parents making brash and harmful decisions. For example, one parent may decide...
When it comes to establishing child custody, this is a particularly emotional facet of family law and some cases are very complex. For example, a child who has a mental illness or serious disability often has unique needs that require consideration during the custody...
You and your former spouse found your stride with handling child custody. Recently, your daughter shared that she wants to live with the other parent. How do you handle the news? Before you do or say something you may regret, learn healthy responses to the news. Your...
Child custody law is incredibly important. So much so that nearly all states in the U.S. follow the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA). Signed into law in 1997, the UCCJEA reduces child custody conflict between states, allowing courts to...
