Child Custody and Visitation Basics

One of the biggest conflicts in many divorce cases is how child custody and visitation will be structured. By Tracy Achen, Divorce Coach Child custody refers to the legal arrangement…

Modifying Your Parenting Time Plan

By Sarah J. Jacobs, Family Law Attorney When you first separated from your ex, your parenting time plan may have taken a lot of time to negotiate. You may have had to…

Annulment vs Divorce – What’s the Difference

The question of getting an annulment vs divorce is one that comes up often on this site. There are pros and cons of each, so you need to understand how…

Visitation Guidelines For A Sick Child

Are there visitation guidelines for a sick child? Generally, this is an issue that is not addressed by the court, but rather by the common sense of the child’s parents.…

Emotionally Abusive Relationships – Reclaiming Your Power

An emotionally abusive relationship is one in which the abuser uses non-physical behaviors to control, manipulate, and demean the other person. Over time, it ends up creating a power imbalance…

Child Custody Jurisdiction – What You Need to Know

For child custody issues to be determined by the court, the court must have custody jurisdiction to rule on your case. By WomansDivorce | Answers by Brette Sember, J.D. Jurisdiction…

Moving After Divorce And The Effect On Children

If you’re thinking about moving after divorce, especially if it’s a long distance, you need to consider the effect that it may have on your children. Many divorced women think…

Interpreting Child Behavior During Divorce

Trying to understand and interpret child behavior during divorce can cause some parents to jump to conclusions. How children react to divorce can vary widely depending on their age, personality,…

Divorce In An Abusive Relationship

If you are in an abusive relationship and are considering separation or divorce, you need to proceed carefully. Your abuser may react very strongly to your leaving, so you need…

Getting Passport Consent for Children of Divorce

Does a non-custodial parent have to sign a passport consent form before a child can be issued a passport to leave the country? If you are planning on getting a…