Special Situations
When a parent takes a child abroad: what the Hague Convention can and can't do
What the Hague Convention can and can't do when a parent takes a child abroad, who decides custody, and the first steps to take.
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Putting Children First
Why kids may rate one parent higher after a divorce
Why kids often prefer one parent after a divorce, when it signals something more serious, and how to keep your child out of the middle.
Preparing for Court
How social media posts get used against parents in custody cases
Learn how posts, photos and messages get used in custody cases, why deleting can backfire, and how to protect your child while the case is open.
Living with the Order
When One Home Allows Social Media and the Other Doesn't
Learn who decides on social media when co-parents disagree, what your custody order and state law may say, and how to set one plan for both homes.
Putting Children First
When Your Child Comes Home Angry and Needs a Couple of Days to Settle
Learn how to give your child a calm landing after a hard handoff, when a day or two of settling is normal, and when to seek professional help.
Special Situations
When the Other Parent Moves With Your Child During the Case
Learn what to check when the other parent moves or plans to move with your child during a custody case, and how to get legal help quickly.
Putting Children First
Report Cards and Homework: When Grades Become a Custody Argument
The first report card of the year can start a blame game between homes. How to share school information, set up homework in two houses, and keep grades from becoming evidence.
Special Situations
When a Parent's Mental Health Is Part of the Parenting-Time Decision
A diagnosis alone usually does not limit parenting time. Learn how courts weigh your current parenting, state laws, and the evidence that matters.
Preparing for Court
When You Think the Guardian ad Litem Got Your Child Wrong
Disagree with a Guardian ad Litem report? Learn how to respond with evidence, question the GAL where allowed, and what the judge decides.
Special Situations
How Supervised Visits Turn Into Regular Time With Your Child
Learn how supervised visits can become regular parenting time: meet court conditions, document progress, and ask the judge to change the order.
Preparing for Court
What a 50/50 Custody Presumption Actually Changes for Your Child
Learn how a 50/50 custody presumption changes the court's starting point, who must rebut it, and why your child's best interests still decide.
Living with the Order
When a New Partner Starts Deciding Whether Your Child Sees You
A new partner has no automatic say over your court-ordered schedule. Learn who is responsible and how to keep a record that protects your child.