Articles and FAQs About Child Custody
Articles and FAQs About Child Custody
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Parental Rights and Responsibilities
Divorce can be incredibly stressful when children are involved. Learning about your parental rights and responsibilities can help to reduce additional anxiety down the road.
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Who Makes Medical Decisions for a Child After Divorce?
Legal custody gives a parent the right to make medical decisions for a child, and when parents share this responsibility, they must agree on treatments. If they can’t, courts may step in to resolve the disagreement based on the child’s best interests.
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Understanding what it means to be custodial parent is key to negotiating the custody arrangement you want.
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The Best Interests of the Child: Factors Judges Consider in Deciding Custody
Learn what judges look for when they're deciding which parenting arrangements would be in the children's best interests.
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If you're in a contested custody trial, the judge may order a custody evaluation. Continue reading to learn more about the experts that prepare these reports.
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How Alcohol and Drug Use Affects Custody Decisions
A parent’s alcohol or drug use can impact a custody decision. But how much of a factor is it? Learn how alcohol and drug use can affect a custody case.
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Joint Child Custody: Do the Advantages Outweigh the Disadvantages?
Learn about the pros and cons of joint child custody, when it might—or might not—be the best choice for you and your children, and how to make shared parenting work.
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Parental Child Abduction: What Is It and How Can You Prevent It?
Are you worried that your ex-spouse might kidnap your child? Learn what to do and how to take steps to prevent kidnapping.
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Custody decisions can be challenging in certain, complex cases. Find out whether asking for a guardian ad litem may be appropriate for you and your family.
Custody Mediation
Custody Mediation
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Child Custody Mediation: How It Works and Tips for Success
Child custody can be one of the most contentious issues in a divorce. Learn more about how child custody mediation can help divorcing couples come up with the best solutions for their families.
