My husband and I are divorcing and my husband says he doesn’t want to have anything to do with raising our children. Can I force him to take some responsibility for their upbringing?
Parenting and Stepfamily Issues
Back to School: How Do I Create a New “Normal” for My Child?
Heading back to school in the fall can be a challenge for you in the wake of divorce. Read on to learn the ways you can help you and your child adjust.
Are there any good co-parenting strategies you would suggest?
Marshall Waller, a family lawyer in Calabasas, answers: Co-parenting is an effective way to help children move on from divorce. It allows both parents to guide the child’s development, as would be the case in an intact family. The only difference, though, is that in a co-parenting situation, the child lives in two houses. Each […]
Does the relationship between a parent and children depend on the parents marital status in Colorado?
Know your rights to your children, and how your being married or unmarried affects them.
What are some common visitation arrangements for children?
Bill Beck a family law attorney in Clearwater/Tarpon Springs, Florida answers: There are two main types of visitation arrangements: The first type is a “one-size-fits-all” visitation schedule imposed by a Judge after a long and expensive trial. At trial, each parent tries to make the other parent look the “worst” while the Judge has the […]
Lori Becker, a Family Law Attorney, on Collaborative Divorce Process: How to Divorce Respectfully without Going to Court
Divorce is a life-changing event. A new process called the Collaborative Divorce Process offers a better way to end a marriage. This groundbreaking method revolutionizes the way couples divorce. It addresses your legal, financial, and emotional needs and achieves the best family arrangement possible. Families at war produce only losers and no winners. This exciting […]
My ex-spouse exercises timesharing with our kids, but I want to move with them to another state. Can we go?
Learn whether or not you and your children can legally move out of State without permission of the other parent.
Can Step-Parents Win Custody Against Biological Parent(s)?
Judith Holzman explains how step-parents may win custody against biological parents, provided that they have the child’s best interests in mind.
How can I reduce the stress of single parenting during the holidays?
Single parenting during the holidays can be tough. New Jersey family lawyer Thomas Jenkins shares a valuable tip on how to make it a little less stressful.
How do courts determine the best interests of a child in Texas?
Courts use a set of factors to determine the best interests of a child in Texas, including emotional and physical needs. Learn about the other factors here.
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