Child Custody

Separation or the end of a marriage is always a difficult process. Even straightforward and amicable divorces between understanding spouses can become confusing, complicated and even contentious. When a marriage has brought offspring into the world, no one feels a...

Divorce can be hard on residents of Long Island, but no one experiences it more acutely than the children of a broken marriage. If one parent ends up with sole or primary custody, he or she may need some help making sure that child support takes the financial question...

Divorce and separation are difficult for anyone. Even amicable breakups can result in animosity over the tough decisions that have to be made. One of the largest difficulties is around any children that were born and raised during the relationship or marriage. Making...

Even if half of all marriages now end in divorce, that doesn't make the process any easier. It is always difficult to end a marriage, even if the spouses agree and maintain friendly relations throughout the process. Any parent knows that divorce, separation and new...

Divorce is nearly always a difficult process. Emotional separation is hard enough without considering the financial and practical consequences of breaking up a household. Although property and assets often get the bulk of legal attention during the process, nothing is...

Child custody can be a complicated issue for divorcing or unmarried parents. Several legal requirements and responsibilities have to be spelled out for the welfare of the family and, first in priority, the child. Establishing paternity may be necessary as well. If a...

In some states, parents can lose custody of their children if they suffer from mental health issues. In some cases, parents won't even seek mental health services because they fear they will lose their children if they do so. What are some issues that arise in child...

Several videos on a YouTube channel could end up costing a father and stepmother custody of two of their five children. The videos were heavily criticized by viewers who believed the actions of the father and stepmother amounted to verbal and physical abuse. Deputies...

Some divorced parents want to expose their children to international travel at a young age. While rearing globe-trotting tots may not be a goal of all parents, there are many who choose this type of lifestyle for themselves and their children. However, American kids...

One thing that many people don't think about when they are dealing with divorce and custody issues is how future plans could impact those issues. If, for example, you spend a great deal of time and effort fighting for sole custody of children because you don't think...