Parents often tell me that their individual therapist, former marriage counselor, or even their child’s therapist should have an opinion about the outcome of their custody case. They’ll ask why the judge cannot just speak to...more
In the first two parts of this series, we explored how grandparents in Ohio can seek visitation rights and obtain temporary custody through parental agreements. But what happens when a grandparent believes that a more...more
One in four parents living with a child in the United States today are unmarried. Of these, 35% of all unmarried parents are living with a partner. In the event the relationship goes south, do unmarried fathers have rights...more
If you and your spouse are undergoing a divorce with children, there’s a good chance you are thinking about what kind of custody arrangement you will end up with. In Washington, we refer to these as “Residential Provisions”...more
In 2021, I wrote on this blog about a case where a court delayed reunification therapy because a 12 year old child didn’t want to do it. To this day, this continues to be one of the most read posts on our blog, more than...more
In Pennsylvania, custody determinations are decided in the child’s best interest. Parents may be able to resolve custody issues between themselves by way of negotiation and agree to a custody stipulation; however, if the...more
In a custody dispute between parents in an Arizona proceeding, if a parent has committed an act of “domestic violence” their right to have equal decision-making authority and unsupervised, or any, parenting time is at risk. ...more
Marylanders voted that beginning July 1, 2023, adults 21 and older may possess, smoke, and grow cannabis (with some limitations). For many divorcing couples, the question looms – how might legalizing marijuana impact your...more
WHAT IS A GUARDIAN AD LITEM? It is no secret that, inherent in any legal proceeding, are a copious number of Latin terms and phrases. For those not trained in the law—as well as for those that do not have any prior...more
Domestic violence allegations are unfortunately part of many divorce proceedings. A recent decision by the Arizona Court of Appeals [i] clarifies how domestic violence may impact which parent can make decisions relating to...more
Where will Emma go to school? Will Jacob’s acne be treated with Accutane? Is Jackson going to see a therapist? For many years divorced parents in Arizona - with equal parenting rights and an inability to agree on such...more