Divorce is hard enough, but when you have children together, it can be especially fraught. In many cases, the court will set a custody and visitation schedule that attempts to share time as fairly as possible. However, no schedule is perfect, and sometimes obligations and emergencies happen. What can you... View Article
What happens when your ex-spouse refuses to let you see your children, thereby going against your court-ordered custody and visitation schedule? Although most parents understand that it’s important to co-parent cordially, divorce can breed a lot of resentment. Sometimes, despite our best efforts, our ex-spouses refuse to abide by the... View Article
If you share custody of or visitation with your child, COVID-19 has almost certainly thrown a wrench in your usual arrangements. Between quarantines, virtual schooling and health and safety considerations, the pandemic has made it difficult for parents to share custody and visitation. No one wants to run afoul of... View Article
When you have a child, you’re legally obligated to contribute to the support and welfare of that child, even if you’re not a custodial parent. When a noncustodial parent refuses to pay their child support obligations, the custodial parent can file an action to force payment—and if the other parent... View Article
Tax season is rapidly approaching. If you’re newly divorced with minor children, or have recently adjusted your custody agreement, you might be wondering how to handle the dependent exemption on your taxes. Which parent gets to claim them? Generally, only one person gets to claim the children as dependents, even... View Article
