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Parents can develop different custody schedules based on their needs. Some examples include 2 weeks each, a 2-2-3 schedule (two days with one parent, two days with the other parent and three days with the first parent), alternating every 2 days, alternating every week...
When a family court issues a custody order, it’s meant to reflect what’s best for the child at that time. However, life changes. Parents move, work schedules shift and children grow older. In Alabama, it’s possible to modify a custody order when there has been a...
Divorce can always be complicated, as each relationship has many unique dynamics that must be taken into account. Parents often run into complications when dividing custody of their children, for example, such as if they can’t amicably agree on an appropriate custody...
Summer might seem a long way off, but as divorcing parents, it is something you need to keep in mind. If you don’t, the custody and parenting arrangements you draw up may prove problematic within months. The thing about summer is that your children won’t be in school...
Often, couples will cite financial issues when they decide to get divorced. Maybe they had disagreements over how to spend their money. Maybe the family just did not have enough money to make ends meet, creating financial stress that took a toll on their romantic...
As divorcing parents, you and your ex will need to be able to pass the children between you in a calm and collected way. If you let the tensions that likely exist between you spill out during these occasions, it will make things harder for your children and...
After separation or divorce, you should be able to address the care and well-being of your children. Parenting time and legal custody are two essential components of a childcare plan. While often discussed together, they have different purposes in helping ensure a...
Parental alienation, the process whereby one parent manipulates their child in hopes of driving a wedge between the child and their other parent, is more common than most people realize. In fact, one study estimates that 22 million American parents are subjected to...
Maintaining a healthy relationship with your child can feel like an uphill battle when their other parent isn't respecting the custody order. They may be making it difficult to pick up or drop off your child on time, limiting your access to important events in your...
If you are about to divorce, you probably have a good idea of what your future relationship with your soon-to-be ex will be like. Some research suggests that as many as 59 to 65% of couples stay friends after divorcing. Whether you do or not, if you share children,...
