When you and your former spouse first divorced and agreed to a holiday custody schedule, you had good intentions to honor its terms. After all, the two of you focused on the best interests of your children, just as the Gulf Coast’s family law courts must. But as your...
There are many terms that you may come across when you’re in the midst of a child custody case. One of these is “right of first refusal,” which is included in many parenting plans. The right of first refusal means that if a parent can’t care for a child during their...
When a child custody dispute becomes heated, it can threaten the time that you spend with your kid and the relationship that you have with them. And as a result, the impact of a child custody arrangement can have long-term implications for both you and your child....
During some divorce cases, parents will work together to determine what child custody schedule they want to use. The court may still have to approve it to make sure that it is fair and within the bounds of the law, but the parents are the ones who make the big...
If you have been charged with driving under the influence (DUI), you may wonder if a conviction will impact your child custody rights. Will you lose possession of your children? Will it limit the time you spend with them? Your concerns are well-founded as a DUI...
Virtual visitation refers to a method of maintaining contact between children and their parents. This kind of communication is often used by parents who serve in the military, parents who travel frequently for work and parents who are incarcerated. However, it is a...
Co-parenting and vacation planning can often come with complex challenges. Effective coordination and clear communication are vital in ensuring the children and parents have a positive experience. Approaching vacation planning with flexibility, empathy and a...
Things can be a bit more complicated for co-parents after a divorce. They have to consider their ex’s rights to see the children, and they are not just making decisions for themselves. One way in which this shows up is when someone wants to move or relocate. For...
Co-parenting is an option for divorcing parents who wish to have some control over how their children are raised. Each parent in a co-parenting plan is often given some physical and legal custody. Physical custody is a parent’s obligation to house and feed their...
If you are in the middle of divorce proceedings or have recently divorced your spouse, you may be dreading the winter holidays. After all, it is the time of the year you spend with close friends and family, some of whom you met through your spouse. What might make it...