Child custody cases can be emotionally charged and complex, requiring a careful examination of the child's best interests. In these situations, the guardian ad litem plays a pivotal role in representing the child's interests, ensuring their well-being remains the...
The Institute for Family Studies reported in 2018 that 18 million children in the U.S. have a father who lives in another home while they live with their mothers. The idea of co-parenting is a reality for many families. With school well underway, many of these...
Child custody battles are often complex and emotionally draining. When a parent struggles with substance abuse, the situation can become even more challenging. In Georgia, the court's main priority in determining child custody arrangements is the best interest of the...
Judges are placing an increasing level of importance on preserving the relationship between the children of divorce and each of their parents. This leaves divorcing parents in a situation where interaction and time-sharing become expectations. This can be challenging...
Divorce is difficult and when you share children, the emotional toll is higher. Dividing up time with your children, not to mention the legal and financial ramifications that go along with them can turn an already complex matter contentious. In the wake of this, the...
Work, family and personal emergencies are just a few of the valid reasons that might spur you to make a sudden move with your kids in tow. If you are in a co-parenting arrangement with an ex-spouse, however, you might not have the freedom to simply relocate on a whim....
It is extremely common for courts to grant shared custody to parents going through a divorce. This means that both parents have to work together to raise their children. Co-parenting can take some getting used to, and if the parents do not get along, it can be even...
There are many obstacles to overcome in a high-asset or high-conflict divorce. One such obstacle is the act of parental alienation that your spouse might perform in an attempt to aggressively distance your child from you. Parental alienation refers to behaviors that...
If you and your spouse share a large estate, you likely have concerns about how divorce will impact your assets. During a contested divorce, a judge with limited time and knowledge of your family’s finances may have to make crucial decisions about how to divide and...
Following a divorce, you may find it difficult to work with your ex. Even if you and your co-parent have a good relationship, managing every aspect of parenting while separated can still feel overwhelming. According to Parents, you can use your phone to manage many...
