Children who spend time with both parents after a divorce may be better off than those who only live with mom or dad, according to research from the American Psychological
Can Physics Solve Child Custody Issues?
Parents, judges and family law practitioners have all worked towards developing the perfect child custody agreement, but could the ideal arrangement be solved through physics? That is the question physicist
Top 5 Ways to Cut Costs During a Divorce
Some people try to “go it alone” and try their hand at drafting their own divorce documents. In Minnesota, there are forms online and at the courthouse that allow people
Shared Parenting Rulings on the Rise in the US
An increasing amount of states are shifting towards a shared parenting presumption in family law cases, as proponents believe children are better served if they can spend equal time with
Parents Could Lose Custody of Child Over Failure to Treat
A custody battle between an Ohio family and a hospital has sparked a national debate over who should have the final say in providing lifesaving treatment to minors. The case
Summer Months Put Strain on Relationships
As we noted in a blog post earlier this week, the back-to-school season can be hectic for divorced parents, but a new study shows that it’s the summer months that
Couples Say Cost of Splitting is Top Concern in a Divorce
A new study by Avvo revealed that the cost of splitting up is the top concern among divorcing couples. The poll asked 890 individuals and 447 attorneys to evaluate the
Divorce Has Greater Impact on Young Children
A new study published in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin revealed that children of divorce might develop a more insecure relationship with their parents if the divorce occurs at a
Can I Deny Parenting Time to My Ex if They Are Not Paying Child Support?
No. Child support and parenting time are considered two separate issues. A parent cannot deny parenting time to the other because that parent is not paying child support or is
5 Tips for Communicating During a Divorce
We’ve written about effective communicative technologies during a divorce on this blog before, but many people are unaware of how common it is for electronic correspondences to make their way