When it comes to child visitation schedules, one of the most popular setups is known as the "alternating weekends" schedule.For example, imagine that a man has custody of his daughter, so she lives with him for the week. On the first and third weekend of the month,...
When you see that a domestic violence case has been deemed "unfounded" by the police, your first thought is probably that the person making the accusations lied. This could happen during a divorce case, for instance, when one person makes up claims to try to get full...
Divorce today can be very different than it was 30 years ago. For one thing, experts note that there is more of an emphasis on equal rights for fathers and mothers.Why is this? There are a hundred reasons, but one of the biggest ones, some experts contend, is that...
Having a child can be the greatest experience of your life. However, what do you do if your daughter's mother is denying you your parental rights? Since the two of you are not married, will a Nebraska court acknowledge your rights as the father? What can you do if the...
You and your spouse are talking over your proposed parenting plan. You're trying to be as civil about the divorce as possible, and you want to work together to find a plan that really puts your child first.One thing to consider is that children bond with their...
You received custody of your son when you and your husband divorced. He was just 10 years old. Now he's 15, and he has been asking if he can go live with his father, instead. What do you do? This is a very tough situation, and it's important to consider it from all...
You and your spouse are working on a parenting plan and a child custody agreement. You want to agree on something instead of just letting the court decide.If you go into it expecting to be happy with the solution once it's fair, you could be disappointed. A fair...
Two state representatives, one from Pennsylvania and one from New York, are seeking stronger protections for kids who are involved in custody cases across the country. The two representatives, both women, have called for hearings to review the practices of family...
During a divorce, custody of minor children often becomes a contentious issue. Spouses may not agree on a parenting plan, child support levels or even how to split up holidays after the divorce. If you aren't able to agree to specific terms, the courts will generally...
If you're going to make a child custody schedule, the most important decision you'll need to make first is where your child is going to live. Since this decision directly affects every aspect of your parenting time, it will influence all other aspects of your child...
