Child Custody

Joint custody has long since garnered a good reputation for helping out children of divorce. However, even largely popular options do not always serve every family equally. In fact, joint custody is not a good idea for some families. Why is this, and how can such...

Parenting after a divorce is challenging, but if your ex-partner is a narcissist, the challenge rises to an entirely new level. Signs of narcissism include delusions of grandeur, a self-exaggerated sense of importance and a lack of empathy. Dealing with a narcissist...

After a divorce, the best case scenario is your children adjusting to the split household without many mental health issues. Unfortunately, some parents make the adjustment period worse by alienating the children. According to Psychology Today, parental alienation...

When parents can not agree on custody or are unhappy with the decision of the court, there is often a fear that one parent may take the kids and run. This becomes a more complicated situation when there is a fear that the parent may flee the country. If your ex-spouse...

While certain parts of co-parenting may feel simple, dealing with a narcissistic co-parent who wants to take up your time can cause you stress. Learning about common ways to deal with this situation can help you make the best choices possible for you and your...

A parenting plan should protect your children's interests while enforcing who has custody and visitation with them. According to the Judicial Branch of California, you have to abide by your parenting plan. However, there may be times when you and your former spouse...

In most California divorce and child custody disputes, judges avoid involving minor children in hearings at all costs. Therefore, if you are involved in a high conflict custody and visitation case, courts may appoint private counsel to advocate for your children...

When you get into a divorce, you have many hurdles ahead of you. As a parent, one of the most notable is the initial hurdle of breaking news of the divorce to your child. Many people have varying opinions on the best way to do this while minimizing the damage your...

You and your former spouse decided what to do with assets in your divorce. Now you want to put your full focus on your child custody agreement. What kind of arrangement do you wish to have with the other parent? Psychology Today explains parallel parenting and...