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When parents divorce or separate, the parent who is not able to live with the children can request visitation rights. Sometimes, other close family members may have a desire to spend time with a minor child. However, if those family members do not currently have a...
Learning how to live between two homes is a challenging life change for children. One of the most challenging things for them to deal with is transition days. This is the day when they move from one parent’s home to the other. Even if they don’t show it, this is...
Getting to keep the family home is seen as an important goal for many people in a divorce. Others might encourage them to fight tooth and nail for it. Sometimes getting to keep the family home is a goal worth pursuing, but sometimes you are far better off letting it...
People contemplating divorce often have minimal information about the process. What they know may come from people in their lives or popular media. Information from other jurisdictions may not be particularly helpful for those who need to file for divorce in New...
Long-distance parenting plans require thoughtful approaches to better ensure that they are workable for everyone involved and that they facilitate the health of a child and the rights of their parents. The foundation of a long-distance parenting plan is (usually)...
Divorce may end a marriage, but it does not generally end parenting responsibilities. Co-parenting can feel like walking on eggshells if you share children with someone you do not get along with. Maybe you argue often or there is just a cold tension every time you...
When you’re thinking about full custody of your child, it’s usually because you want what’s best for your child and feel strongly about keeping them safe and stable. These types of situations are emotional, and the legal side can quickly become overwhelming. You may...
Living together is one of the living arrangements divorcing spouses use. It's not uncommon for spouses to move to different bedrooms or parts of the family home during divorce. This option is affordable and minimizes immediate disruption to children when kids are...
It’s important to get the property division process right when divorcing. Failing to do this can lead to one party being unfairly disadvantaged, perhaps making it harder for them to start their new, single life and serving as a future source of conflict. You will...
If you’re planning to seek child support and/or alimony (“spousal maintenance”) in your divorce, you likely know that both spouses’ incomes are key factors in determining how much one spouse owes the other. Courts consider more than simply current income. They also...