Child Custody

Parents who share physical custody or time with their children often focus on when they can be physically present with their children. Optimizing their in-person parenting time is frequently a priority during custody negotiations. They often negotiate intensely to...

When parents separate, much of the focus of each co-parent naturally centers on logistics. Schedules, transitions, expenses and decision-making often dominate conversations, and while these matters are important, they are not the whole picture. Children need more than...

Sharing custody is not easy for many parents. People who have ended their intimate relationship with one another usually want to sever ties completely if possible. Sharing parental rights and responsibilities makes a clean break all but impossible. Parents have to see...

Countless small details can complicate a shared custody arrangement. Parents have to settle on a reasonable schedule. They have to find ways to communicate effectively to make decisions about their children. They also have to share the various challenges that come...

Parents help oversee the social and physical development of their children. Enrolling them in school is part of that process. So is encouraging their participation in age-appropriate activities with their peers. Children of various ages may participate in soccer...

Sharing custody requires careful planning. Parents have to work out a regular schedule. They also typically need to have arrangements that help them share legal authority. Parents need to have rules for communication with one another and systems in place to help them...

Parents who don’t live close to their children often have to rely on alternatives to in-person visits. The virtual visits use technology, such as video chats, text messages or emails. By having this contact with each other, the parent and children can build and...

The entire family has to make abrupt adjustments when parents separate or decide to divorce. The division of parenting time between two households can create a number of different logistical challenges. The parents have to change their schedules and find effective...

When married couples have children, there's little question about the rights of the parents. They share responsibility for the children even if they decide to divorce eventually. Arranging for shared custody is standard protocol when married couples divorce. People...