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…
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…
When a child is born to married parents, the woman’s husband giving birth is presumed to be the father and will be listed on the baby’s birth certificate. When the couple is unmarried, however, there is no such assumption of paternity. Even if you are with your child’s mother when…
When going through a divorce or break-up, many parents are concerned about obtaining custody of their children. Whether you have joint custody, primary custody, sole custody, or visitation, there are responsibilities that you have toward your child. Also, there are custodial parent responsibilities that you have toward your child’s other…
When going to court to get child custody orders or modifying existing orders, it’s essential to have all of your ducks in a row. In this case, this often means having paperwork and documents in your hands to submit to the child custody court for consideration. It can be overwhelming…