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Child custody matters are often emotional for parents, especially when they learn that they won’t have custody of their children. Some individuals don’t realize that they still have rights to certain things even if they don’t have custody of their children. One of the...
Maybe you had to go back to school after your divorce to get a degree. Now you finally have a job offer, but it is in upstate New York. You currently share custody of your children with your ex-spouse, and you aren't sure how supportive they will be about the...
Family law statutes are very confusing and change frequently. Just a few years ago, Pennsylvania state lawmakers made some small but noteworthy adjustments to the family code that could have a profound impact on grandparents. For the most part, as a grandparent, your...
It's increasingly common for grandparents to step into a parent's shoes all over again when their grandchildren are left without caretakers. For one reason or another, you may have custody of your grandchildren -- but is that enough? You may want to consider whether...
The transfer of physical custody from one parent to another can lead to heated verbal exchanges and emotional turmoil. Even if the parents generally get along, personal factors and parenting disagreements can turn an uneventful meeting tense. While it might be...
For parents who are no longer together, co-parenting can often be fairly difficult and stressful. You just want to give your child the best life possible, but you’re having a hard time focusing on that as you try to work with your ex. Wondering how you can make things...
Technology and internet access used to be privileges. These days, electronics are the cornerstones of teenage socialization. Even middle school students want to play video games with their classmates online, join social media and get their own phone so that they can...
It is almost unfathomable when it occurs. You brought your sick child to the doctor or hospital seeking treatment. You never dreamed that this decision would alter the course of your child’s life and put the custody of your child at risk. Perhaps there was some...
You and your parents (or your spouse’s parents) have never seen eye-to-eye on much, and the family tensions have escalated ever since you had a child. Now, shortly after you’ve had words (again) with your parents about the way that you’re raising your child, a...
Most everyone knows that custody proceedings typically occur when a couple with children divorces. However, fewer people realize that you don't have to be married in the first place to have custody rights. Even if the other parent has been the one who has had custody...