Parenting Time & Schedules
Custody Schedules by Age
See how custody schedules should change for infants, toddlers, school-age kids, and teens, with state guideline examples and tips for planning ahead.
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Preparing for Court
What Happens If Someone Lies in a Child Custody Hearing?
What happens when a parent lies in a custody case: perjury penalties by state, false-abuse sanctions, contempt, and how judges test credibility.
Preparing for Court
How to Serve Child Custody Papers
Learn who can serve custody papers, which methods courts accept, and how to file proof of service on time so your case can move forward.
Understanding Custody
What is Temporary Child Custody?
Learn what temporary child custody orders cover, how judges decide them, and how emergency and temporary orders work while your case is pending.
Living with the Order
What is Child Custody Interference?
When one parent tries to disrupt those orders regarding custody of the child, that is considered custody interference
Mediation & Settling Outside Court
How to Prepare for Child Custody Mediation
Learn your state's mediation rules, who will be in the room, and how to bring a specific custody schedule and the documents that support it.
Living with the Order
How to Change Jurisdiction for Child Custody
Learn how a custody case can move to your new state, including the two routes to end the original court's control and the relocation rules to follow first.
Understanding Custody
Is Child Custody a Civil Case?
This is one of the most frequently asked questions about child custody. For many parents, family court is their first real court experience. We all see movies and shows on T.V. depicting…
Understanding Custody
Can an Unemployed Father Get Custody?
Raising a child comes with huge responsibilities and every parent is tasked to provide and take good care of the child or children. When a parent is unemployed, it may seem difficult…
Understanding Custody
Can Adultery Affect Child Custody? (If So, How Much)
Does an affair affect custody? Usually very little. Learn how courts apply the child's best interests and when infidelity can actually matter.
Putting Children First
How to Handle Stress During a Custody Case
Practical ways to manage stress during a custody case, including protecting your sleep and health, leaning on support, and understanding what courts weigh.
Mediation & Settling Outside Court
Child Custody Mediation vs Going to Court
Compare custody mediation and going to court: how each works, what it costs, how long it takes, and when you need a judge.