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Child Custody
Are Courts Still Reluctant To Grant Sole Custody To Fathers?
My wife is an alcoholic. I want to leave her, but I’m worried that I won’t get custody of our kids. Are the courts still reluctant to grant sole custody to fathers?
Will We Have To Wait To Resolve Child Custody Issues?
Brian James, a divorce mediator in Chicago, answers: Hopefully not. As a divorce mediator, I try to help clients resolve custody issues first and then implement the agreements as soon as possible to see how well they work for the parents and their children. If things are not going smoothly with the agreements reached through […]
Should Fathers Be Awarded Child Custody As Often As Mothers?
Is there any legal reason why fathers should not be awarded custody of their children just as often as mothers?
How Do We Decide Whether Sole Custody Or Joint Custody Is Best?
Brian James, a divorce mediator in Chicago, answers: If you and your soon-to-be ex are able to reach agreements regarding four major issues that affect your children–education, health, extracurriculars, and religion–then you should go with joint custody. If you disagree on any, some, or all of these aspects of child rearing, then you may need […]
Top 10 Tips for Divorcing Parents
Divorce can be an emotionally complicated and trying time, especially when there are children involved. Here’s a list of helpful tips from a family lawyer to help you be the best parent possible during this difficult time.
What is the best way to create a co-parenting plan that works for all parties?
Creating a co-parenting plan that works for everyone. The important thing about creating a co-parenting plan is to recognize that whatever your parents methods were before the divorce are no longer the way that you’re going to do it. An example is a situation where you have a stay-at-home mom and a working dad. After […]
Podcast: Family Lawyer Eric Higgins on Texas Divorce & Child Custody
Family Lawyer Eric Higgins discusses the implications and considerations of going through a Texas divorce which involves minor children.
Podcast: Alison Leslie Speaks Out On New Jersey Divorce Law
Alison Leslie, a New Jersey family lawyer explains the concept of no-fault divorce and the issues related to child custody, child support, and more.
9 Tips for Protecting Children from Conflict during Divorce
It’s impossible to avoid conflict completely, but you can learn to control it. Here are nine useful tips for reducing the harmful effects of conflict during and after divorce.
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