In many families, the four-legged members are just as cherished as the human members. When going through a breakup or divorce, you might be concerned about what will happen to your dog. Who will the dog live with? Will the dog’s primary caregiver automatically get custody? And what about visitation…
It can be heartbreaking when a parent and a child are no longer in contact. The parent-child relationship is one of the strongest human bonds, and most of the time, parents and children want to keep that bond intact, even if they disagree with one another’s choices. In some cases,…
While divorce is often emotionally devastating to the people involved due to a marriage’s breakup, it is not always the contentious and angry experience that many expect. Many couples work together to ensure that both parties get a fair break and that decisions (such as where the children will live…
If you are separating from your spouse, you might assume that child custody will be worked out once the divorce is finalized. However, your child cannot wait that long to know where they will be living, who will be the caretaker, and which parent is responsible for various tasks. It…
When you are in the middle of a breakup or divorce, your number one concern might be child custody: Where will your child live, who will be responsible for day-to-day care? Establishing parenting time, particularly if you are not getting along well with your ex, can be overwhelming. This article…
A parent leaving their children by choice is a tragedy, and the other parent is left behind to pick up the broken pieces. Unlike the unfortunate, untimely death of a parent, child abandonment can leave children hoping and waiting for their parent’s return. It can also leave the single-parent family…