As the new school year starts, co-parents have to decide how to navigate it. They certainly want to put their children first, but this can be a very complex time as schedules change. Fortunately, there are some things that co-parents can do to make this process go a...
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Child Custody
Modifying parenting plan orders
When two parents have gone through a divorce, ensuring the parenting plan is fair and equitable for all parties involved can be difficult. The judge looks at several factors, the main one being what is in the child's best interest. There may however come a need to...
Prepare for summertime child custody now
Summer vacation is right around the corner, which means that parents need to start planning for their children’s school break. This situation becomes inherently more complex for divorced parents because the parenting time arrangement may need to change. There are a...
2 things to talk about when creating a child custody order
If you’re going through a divorce and have kids, then you’re going to need to talk about a child custody order with your soon-to-be ex-spouse. Child custody orders are often complex, but you may be able to understand a little about how they work by reading the...
How do I establish paternity?
If you've recently become a father, you may be wondering how to establish paternity. Paternity is the legal recognition of a child's father, and it's essential for many reasons. By establishing paternity, you'll be able to ensure that your child has access to...
How to make major decisions when co-parenting
As kids grow, their mental, physical and emotional needs are bound to change. To respond to these changing needs, parents ought to perform a periodic review of how they are raising their kids. And if the parents are divorced, it is important that they incorporate the...
How co-parents can share in Halloween activities
If you and your spouse have a child who is young enough to consider Halloween a major holiday – and still young enough to need and want your help celebrating it – you may need to include it along with other holidays in your parenting plan. Whether you’ve done that yet...
Celebrating your child’s birthday after divorce
Your child’s birthday is something they look forward to every year. In the past, you celebrated with a big party. The whole extended family and some friends gather to shower them with presents and lots of love. However, things are different this year because of your...
Is your ex a Disneyland Dad or Mom?
If you have to share custody of your child with your ex, one potential problem that you may run into is that they are a Disneyland parent. The term “Disneyland Dad” has always been very popular, but it’s important to note that both mothers and fathers can act this way...
Will establishing paternity help you obtain visitation rights?
As a biological parent, it's your right to seek visitation regardless of whether you were married to your child's other parent. Courts in Washington often determine that having access to both parents is advantageous to a child. However, unmarried fathers ought to...