Even though no two divorces are alike, there are some parts of the divorce process that can be more contentious than others. For couples with children, usually the most difficult parts are dealing with child custody and talking about child support. But as a recent celebrity divorce shows, sometimes this doesn't always have to...
How one mother violated international law in custody case
A lot of people find child custody to be one of the more difficult areas of family law to deal with because of how complex it can be to handle. Not only does a person have to know state laws regarding child custody but international ones as well. This can be overwhelming,...
Staying together for the kids often makes sense — to a point
One of the main concerns people have when getting divorced is the impact it will have on their children -- and rightfully so. Impressionable kids can be affected by a divorce for the rest of their lives. Thus, many parents choose to keep their families together by staying married, figuring that the emotional costs...
Overdue changes could be coming to Massachusetts custody laws
The concept of child custody has changed greatly around the U.S. in recent decades. There was a time in this country when, upon a couple's divorce, it was more or less expected that children would stay with their mother and see their fathers only intermittently for visitation time. The burgeoning fathers' rights movement, along...
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Talk show host facing 2 separate child custody disputes
Divorce can be heated as it is, but when child custody becomes an issue, it can become downright nasty. Parents will often slam the other in an attempt to obtain sole custody of their child and to force the other parent to pay child support. While some of the issues raised during these disputes...
Social media can affect child custody cases
Divorce is rarely easy, but it can be especially difficult when children are involved. Oftentimes, parents who are going through a divorce will battle over custody of their children. These disputes can be emotionally charged, causing arguments that affect both parents and their children. Though a final child custody determination is based on a...
Planning may be crucial for Massachusetts child custody battles
Many of Massachusetts' residents know a divorce can raise a whole host of legal issues. While some worry about property division and alimony, others are primarily concerned with child custody. Though many Massachusetts Child Custody cases result in joint physical custody, some parents may feel sole custody supports the child's best interests....
How to deal with child custody issues during the holiday season
Child custody issues are often a source of stress and contention for Massachusetts parents. These issues can be magnified during the holiday season, as families make plans for festivities and traveling. Despite the stress that comes with the holidays, there are several things parents can do to help ease tensions over child custody arrangements.
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Father of children with Nazi-inspired names denied child custody
A New Jersey father has once again been denied custody after petitioning the court for visitation rights to his youngest son. Not the average child custody case, the father came to a hearing on the matter last month dressed in a Nazi uniform. In keeping with his attire, the 40-year-old father had also...
Massachusetts group lobbies for equal child custody
When Massachusetts parents decide to divorce, the safety and wellbeing of their children often comes first. Parents want to do what is best for their children and will often fight to make sure that happens. While family law courts will decide Massachusetts child custody cases in the best interest of the children,...