I recently received a question from a parent, asking about limits regarding social media, cell phones and child custody. When a child exchanges parenting time between two households, the parents often do not share the same values regarding cell phone usage, social media presence, and related
What Is A Child Custody Evaluation?
Consider this scenario: You are in the middle of a highly contested child custody case – it may be part of a divorce case. You and your child’s mother or father may not be married to each other. It may even be a modification case. The Court has ordered a child custody evaluation. There are
Child Custody and Schools
Are schools safe for children whose parents are going through a contested custody case? Now that schools are back in full swing, children are fully immersed with their friends, their classes, and additional activities. All of a sudden, their parents are no longer together. What’s worse is that
Custody, Visitation, and Parenting Plans
If you have ever been part of a custody and visitation matter, you know that there is often confusion. “Who gets Halloween this year?” “What time does the Labor Day vacation begin and end?” “If I am off for a Federal holiday and school is closed but the other parent is working, can I see my
Custody And Relocation: What You Need To Know Now
You have primary physical custody of your child or children. And now you want to move. Or you need to move for work. Or you have re-married, and your spouse’s new job requires you to move. Perhaps the other parent has been harassing you. Threatening you. Abusing you. What is the
Visitation and Halloween
Could it get any more stressful than this? Let’s say you are newly separated and have no agreements nor Court orders. Who gets to take the kids trick or treating? How about if your case is over, but your agreement, or the Court, never mentioned Halloween. It could even get worse. Based on the
Your Child’s Question: Tell Me Why Your Divorce Has To Ruin My Life
Divorce and children. It does not always work out the way you think it will. At every age, the challenges of guiding children through the throes of divorce can bring even the best parent down to his or her knees. Let's focus on teenagers today. Let's talk about what they know and what they
An Overhaul For Child Custody In Maryland Is On The Way-Part 1
A Child Custody Commission in Maryland has advocated for a new statute to be passed in Maryland, re-thinking how judges decide child custody cases. I recently moderated a statewide seminar for a global child custody organization, AFCC, for judges, attorneys, legislators and mental health
