Some common custody arrangements: Week on Week Off - Although this is typically the first words out of a parent's mouth, this arrangement is replete with difficulties in both its concept and its actualization. In short, it is usually a bad idea. However, it depends on the individual child who may … [Read more...] about Developing A Custody Arrangement: Part 2
Developing A Custody Arrangement
Is that really in the kids best interest or for mine? I have heard it hundreds of times from Judges: "If you let me decide what happens with your child, neither of you will be happy." Despite your respective positions on what is best for your child, truer words were never spoken. Walking out … [Read more...] about Developing A Custody Arrangement
Child Custody and Custodial Time
Words are important and so a few words on words: Legal Custody - Legal Custody is a legal term describing the parents ability to make decisions regarding the health and welfare of their child. This label covers such things as decisions about education, what religious traditions that the child … [Read more...] about Child Custody and Custodial Time
Divorce Mediation – A Collaborative Process
A mediated divorce is by its very nature a collaborative process. It is a discussion, not a negotiation. So in many ways, the process has to begin with the two of you. It is imperative that before walking into the mediator's office, you have had discussions with each other and understand what it is … [Read more...] about Divorce Mediation – A Collaborative Process