One of the first questions I used to hear in divorce consultations was, “So… who gets the kids?” Sometimes it came out casually, sometimes it was whispered at the end of the meeting—but it always came. And I always hated it. Because no one “gets” the kids. Children aren’t assets to be divided. But in …
To keep schedules and finances in order, share photos, and keep their sanity, many co-parents turn to co-parenting apps. You may ask: is investing in and setting up a co-parenting app worth it? Short answer? YES. Long answer? Still YES—and here’s why. Keeping up with your kids’ lives is a challenge even in the most …
You’ve just finalized a parenting plan—or maybe you’re still in the thick of creating one—and already the red flags are flying: missed handoffs, miscommunication, recurring arguments about decisions you thought were already made. If you are working with the courts, cue the Parenting Coordinator. A Parenting Coordinator is a neutral third party, appointed by the …
If you’re reading this, chances are you’re staring down one of the hardest conversations you’ll ever have: telling your child that you and their other parent are separating. Maybe you’ve rehearsed it in your head a hundred times. Maybe you’ve avoided it altogether, hoping the “right moment” will magically appear. The truth? There’s no perfect …
One of the first things divorce attorneys will tell you is that you need a Custody Journal. When I was practicing law, the need for a Custody Journal was always part of my initial consult speech.
