Her Mother Agrees Because she is Going Into the Military Joint custody is when parents who do not live together have equal say in making life decision for the child. Parents can have joint custody if they are divorced, separated, or not living together. If both parents agree to share custody of the child, then… Continue reading →
Archive for the ‘Parental rights’ Category
Increasing Visitation Rights
Being able to spend more time with your children is a definite win in any child custody situation. While you and the other parent are creating a visitation schedule, including holidays, there are some things you can do to increase your time: Get holidays not included in your regular time Look at school holidays Be… Continue reading →
Unmarried Parental Rights
As a parent, you have certain rights and responsibilities in the care and upbringing of your children. However, when you are unmarried, unique challenges may arise – your rights are not the same as married couples. When the couple is not married, the unwed father is not automatically presumed to be the biological father –… Continue reading →
Custody & Relocation
In today’s crazy, mixed-up world, with companies going out of business and people losing their jobs, it is not uncommon for a parent to relocate for a job or choose to move elsewhere to provide their child with better educational opportunities. However, for divorced parents, relocation with their child is not as easy as packing… Continue reading →
Finances After Divorce
I have been asked many times by my women clients how to proceed with financial issues after their divorce is final. I have no doubts that you are looking for the entire divorce situation to be over – the emotions, the finance issues, all the hassles; you are ready to move on with your life… Continue reading →
Visitation Rights, Non-Custodial Parent
Whether you are currently going through a divorce or a dissolution of a domestic partnership, or considering one in the future, it is important for you to know your rights. When parents divorce, the divorce decree will specify with whom the children will live and how often the other parent will visit. It is in… Continue reading →
What are your parental rights?
Parental rights are given to both the mother and father. They are expected to be responsible for their own children. They also deserve fair amounts of parenting time with their children. These rights are expected even if the parents are separated or divorced or unmarried to each other. Oftentimes, fathers’ rights require extra attention when… Continue reading →
Relocation matters
What happens when one parent wants to move away – sometimes across town and other times to a distant city or another state? He or she wants to take the child – your child. Before a judge will grant an order allowing the parent to make a move, certain issues must be addressed, which include:… Continue reading →
Creating a Successful Parenting Plan
A parenting plan outlines how you and your ex-spouse will care for and provide for your children. It allows the parents to work out a schedule that is beneficial for all involved. The best plan is one that is created by both parents together – allowing them to work together in a friendly manner. Your… Continue reading →
Parenting plan modifications
A parenting plan is a court order that provides a detailed cooperative approach to divorced parents raising their children. The plan details the rights, duties and responsibilities of each parent. It accommodates both parents’ work schedules and lifestyles. Parenting plans make provisions for how the parents will: · share the residential schedule of their children… Continue reading →
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