By: Martinette Jennifer, Esq. Divorce can be an emotionally charged and frustrating process for anyone. But for divorcing couples with children with special needs, divorce takes on a whole new set of challenges. Divorcing parents of children with special needs have...
By: Meg Alexander, Esq. Deciding to separate from your child’s other parent is a difficult decision to make and one that opens up the door to many questions. If how to take care of your child is the most critical question you have upon separation, you are not alone....
By: Amanda Vann, Esq. The phrase visitation is often used in custody situations and merely means a parent’s parenting time with their child. Establishing a visitation schedule is very important for your child and you. A schedule will allow you and your children...
By Amanda Vann, Esq. Be Timely. While you may run into occasional traffic, make sure that you allow ample time to account for traffic or anything else that may cause you to delay. If you know you need to meet at 6:00 pm and are 15 minutes away from the location,...
By Mary Ellen Flynn, Esq. There is a lot of hustle and bustle during the holiday season. Here are some tips to make co-parenting successful during the holiday season. 1. Pre-plan. Chances are you already have a pre-determined custody schedule that addresses where your...
By: Mary Ellen Flynn, Attorney All parents have to decide what camps, activities, and vacations their children will have during summer break. But for parents that are no longer together and share custody, these decisions can be a source of conflict and tension. These...