Posts Tagged ‘child’
The Situations That Dictate if a Grandparent Can Get Custody
In the majority of custody situations, parents make decisions for their children and have physical custody of them. However, there are some situations where grandparents may be able to obtain custody of a child. You may automatically be thinking that the only time that a grandparent can gain custody is if the parents have passed…
Read MoreCommon Coparenting Pitfalls That You Want to Avoid
When you are going through a divorce or already went through one, coparenting may seem like the most impossible task in sight. With a bleak history or emotional baggage tying both of you down, the remnants from divorce, you may have questions about how you can co-parent in the healthiest way. Today we will discuss…
Read MoreCustody and Holidays – Handling Your New Custody Schedule
When you are a parent who has just gone through divorce, you may wonder what will happen to some of the most important times of the year: the holidays. The holiday season is already stressful, made more stressful by the fact that your custody schedule is changing. We are here to help you make…
Read MoreHow a Child’s Educational Decisions Are Made After Divorce
When you are going through a divorce and children are involved, you may worry about elements of your child’s future and how you will handle things from here on out. When parents divorce, a very serious discussion needs to take place regarding where the child will go to school and who gets to make these…
Read MoreWhen Your Child Has Suffered a Cerebral Palsy Birth Injury
Cerebral palsy is either caused by a brain injury or brain malformation that occurs sometime before, during, or after a child’s birth. It has a direct effect on many important aspects of a child’s life, such as muscle control, muscle coordination, muscle tone, reflex, posture, and so much more. Every case of cerebral palsy is…
Read MoreWhen a Biological Father wants to Oppose an Adoption
A biological father has the right to consent or object to the adoption of your child. However, the problem lies with the fact that a father must first establish paternity if they have not done so already. Because some fathers do not want to commit to help raising a child, they may fail to do…
Read MoreBenefits of a Parenting Agreement and How They Work for You
In many cases, child custody cases no longer make it to the courtroom because a settlement is agreed before it gets the chance. Often times, this is due to negotiations between the parents or parties through something known as a parenting agreement. The parenting agreement should include things like where the child will live, visitation…
Read MoreIs Virtual Visitation the Newest Way for Parents to Retain Contact?
Virtual visitation is one of the best ways for some families to stay in contact with one another, such as contact through email, video conferencing, instant messaging, and more. Often times, this becomes available through a parental agreement or custody order. A lot of times, you hear about these situations when one parent wants to…
Read MoreHelp: If I am a Grandparent, Can I Adopt my Grandchild?
If you are the grandparent of a grandchild you love and the child’s parents are not involved in the child’s life or are incapacitated, you may wonder what options you have. It is not unheard of for a grandparent to intervene when they believe that they can have a positive impact on their grandchild’s life…
Read MoreWhat Should I Know About How Child Support Modification Works?
Circumstances change, and decisions are questioned. This is why, sometimes, you may need to change a child support order after it is put in place. You should always know that you have the chance to have your case heard to change your order. A judge can approve an agreement or a change based on what…
Read MoreThe Need for a Guardianship When a Parent is Terminally Ill
When a parent becomes terminally ill and they are the last parental choice to care for a child, it can leave a lasting impact and many questions for a family. Say that the primary custodial parent of a child is diagnosed with an incurable, terminal disease such as a high-stage cancer. Let’s also assume that…
Read MoreAre There Differences Between Adoption and Guardianships?
When you want to step forward and take care of a child when their parents are unable to do so, you may turn to two different options: adoption and guardianship. Each year, these terms get confused with one another even though they are very different concepts! With a legal guardianship, you would technically be responsible…
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