Custody & Visitation

Divorce is naturally a season where relationships change. Divorce divides a household, and although each spouse gets to live separately, sometimes children are stuck in the middle. If parents' emotions are tense, this can negatively affect the kids. Several studies...

You may have heard the phrase “best interests of the child” spoken about in custody situations. What does this actually mean? Why is it so important? The aim of using the best interests of a child is to ensure that a youngster grows up in a stable environment. When...

The first serious relationship a parent gets into following divorce can be a challenge for the whole family. Maybe your ex is the first one to find love again and introduce a new person into your child’s life. You’re understandably feeling a mix of emotions – some of...

You and your spouse are going through a relatively amicable divorce. You’re still on good terms and you just want to focus on being good co-parents, even though you both agree that the marriage is over. Unfortunately, sharing custody can be stressful for the children....

The summer break is a time for families to come together and enjoy some quality time. If you are divorced, conservatorship and visitation can be especially challenging during this time. However, by following these tips, you can make the summer break easier for...

Nearly all holidays are somewhat complicated by divorce. However, the ones that are meant to celebrate parents can become the most awkward – particularly when co-parents have a strained relationship. When you were working out your custody agreement, you may have had...

When you're divorced, things can get tricky when it comes to parenting. There are a lot of new territories to navigate, and one of the biggest challenges is learning how to co-parent effectively. There is no handbook for co-parenting, but there are some tips that can...

When the marriage is over and the court grants one parent primary possession of the children and the other access (visitation) rights, it is important that both parties honor this ruling. This is known as a custody order, and it is binding.  Unfortunately, it is not...

Divorce can really throw someone’s emotional state off-balance. That may be why a lot of divorced (and divorcing) people turn to alcohol to ease their woes. However, even if you indulge a little, you don’t want to let your drinking get out of control. In particular,...

In theory, both you and your ex should comply with the custody order by fulfilling your obligations to the children. Even if you haven't filed paperwork to establish parenting time, you should be able to connect with your children.  When you show up for your parenting...