Divorce does not just dissolve a marriage. It also redefines family dynamics, especially with children in the picture. Attending children’s functions after a divorce can become less fun if the co-parent is also there. Patience and a cooperative mindset can be very...
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What to do if your ex is poisoning your kids against you
Perhaps you and your ex had a contentious divorce. Perhaps you are not friendly, or maybe even hostile. This is not uncommon for people who have dissolved their marriage. Poisoning children against a parent, however, is definitely not appropriate. If your ex is lying...
How to increase the odds of winning sole child custody
When you made up your mind to start afresh in life without your spouse, you no doubt understood that your decision would have numerous implications in your children’s lives. In fact, your children’s well-being may have been a key factor to your decision from the...
Prevent child custody trouble during the holidays
In a perfect world, you’d be able to plan your entire life and everything would happen in accordance with your plan. The reality is that life often “throws a curve ball,” meaning that you encounter challenges or situations that you weren’t expecting or that are out of...
Your ex must obey a child custody order
You may have learned early on in marriage that your spouse doesn’t like to play by the rules. Perhaps when you were dating, you found his or her rebellious nature attractive. As you spent years with your spouse on a daily basis, his or her contrary attitude and...
Child custody actions that are not okay
If you’re a parent filing for divorce in a New York court, it doesn’t mean that you’re abdicating your parental responsibilities. Like most parents, you want what’s best for your kids and are likely concerned as to how to settle your case with the least amount of...
Beyond the basics: non-custodial issues that parents can make agreements about
When parents of one or more children get a divorce, their main focus is naturally on resolving key issues about custody, visitation, and child support. However, there are many other elements about parenting that people can incorporate into formal agreements. Parents...
Leave your ripped jeans at home for a child custody hearing
When New York parents are at odds regarding what will be best for their children after divorce, the court often intervenes to make decisions on their behalf. Perhaps you know in your heart that there is good reason for you to request sole physical and legal custody of...
Get the facts about parental alienation
With parental alienation, one parent uses manipulation and other psychological tactics to turn the child against the other parent. In New York, you may receive full custody if you can prove that the other parent has engaged in alienation. Review the characteristics of...
Avoid child custody problems when school begins again
Are you among the many New York parents who filed for divorce this summer? If so, then you and your children may be encountering some challenges as you all do your best to adapt to a new lifestyle. In a few short weeks, your kids might be returning to school, or if...