Calling witnesses in divorce and child custody cases can be a critical part of presenting a strong case. Witnesses can provide testimony that supports one parent's argument over the other, or they…
Find out how long a custody case usually takes, what sets the timeline, and how jurisdiction and mediation can speed it up or slow it down.
If you and your partner are not married, but you are both named on your child's birth certificate, you may be wondering who has custody of the child. In many
If you're a divorced parent, you may be wondering how to handle your child's relationship with your ex's new partner. While it can be tricky to navigate,
Fathers are the custodial parent about one time in five, and new state laws now presume equal time. Here is what those numbers do and don't show.
Weighs what co-parenting gives children against its costs, including high conflict, safety risks, and the legal and financial burdens.
Compare weekday visit options for split families: weeknight dinners, midweek overnights, and 2-2-3 or 2-2-5-5 rotations, and how to choose.
The best plan, from the start, usually involves keeping the schedule similar to what it was before the separation.
Learn when child custody becomes part of a divorce, why minor children matter, and how agreements, temporary orders, and separate cases fit in.
Find out whether a custody file is public in your state, which parts stay sealed everywhere, and how to request more privacy from a judge.
Learn which court decides custody across borders, how the Hague Convention returns a wrongfully moved child, and how to prevent it.
Can texts be used in a custody case? Learn the three tests judges apply: authentication, hearsay, and whether the messages were obtained lawfully.
