In the days of Humphrey Bogart and Fred Astaire, if a parent didn't have physical child custody, periodic visits were possible, but aside from old-fashioned phone conversations, the parent didn't get to interact with his or her child more than that. These days are...
Child Custody
Parenting provisions to establish your disciplinary policy
To avoid conflict and make sure they're on the same page in terms of co-parenting issues, many divorcing parents will include a variety of "parenting provisions" in their child custody arrangements. These provisions are statements that the parents agree to within...
When should Connecticut parents avoid joint custody?
Many Connecticut parents agree to joint custody arrangements for their children. Often, these custody agreements involve the children living half the time with Parent A and half the time with Parent B. It's a good way for the kids spend the maximum time with both...
How do long-distance parents spend time with their children?
Not all parents are lucky enough to live in the same state as their children. These so-called "long-distance parents" will struggle to maintain a constant sense of connection with their kids via social media, video chats, text messages and regular phone conversations....
Understand child safety during international divorces
An international child custody dispute is one of the most complicated. Interestingly, the number of international marriages is increasing, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The trouble with international marriages is that they can end like any others. When they...
Woman charged with felony after kidnapping her son
If a parent interferes with another's custody rights, they can be held responsible. In some cases, parental kidnapping charges are filed, threatening the parent's right to see the child at all or without supervision. An Oct. 10 report describes a woman fleeing with...
Busy parents: Consider third-party custody arrangements
Child-custody deliberations are always some of the most intense in divorces. Both parents generally want to have a say, and they may have good reasons for wanting the schedules they propose. Even in well-meaning negotiations, there can be struggles with custody...
Fathers: Take note of 3 tips to help your custody case
As a father, one thing you might worry about is that the court will have an unconscious bias toward giving the mother of your children custody. The reality is that there is not supposed to be a bias of any kind, but that doesn't mean there isn't. The good news is that...
These 2 tips can help you get through custody planning
Child custody arrangements aren't always easy for parents to come up with. In fact, custody disputes are fairly common. It's not easy to know that they'll be separated from you, even if they're with your ex-spouse. The good news is that there are ways to cope with...
How does a court determine custody arrangements?
When a child is involved in a divorce, the most important thing is to make sure he or she goes to a safe, supportive home environment with one or both of his or her parents. It's vital to note that a court may overrule either parent's wishes when it comes to custody,...