This article was written by Teresa Virani, Co-Founder of coparently – a scheduling and communication tool for divorced and separated parents to organize & manage shared parenting.
Divorce is difficult for children of all ages. It’s a sad, confusing time for kids and causes a lot of stress, hurt and anger. Why are you splitting up? Is it my fault? What can I do to make it better? These are...
One of the most important family matters to come to an agreement on when getting a divorce is how you and the other parent will share the parenting of your children. Sometimes parents are able to come to a decision together. Otherwise, a judge must decide.
Definition of Custody
Contrary to popular belief, having “custody” of a child does not necessarily mean that the child spends the greatest...
A respected law firm that offers all of the services you need when getting a divorce can help you minimize the stress of divorce. At the same time, it can help you protect your interests and avoid problems down the road. Your lawyers should specialize in family law and divorce law and be equipped to deal with all divorce and family law issues, including:
• Preparing and filing necessary...
Different kinds of agreements come with a variety of nuances and special qualifications. There are a variety of different contracts to consider, including but not limited to:
• Cohabitation agreements
• Marriage contracts
• Separation agreements
• Paternity agreements
• Family arbitration agreements
• Paternity agreements
Separation Agreements
When the marriage has been broken down...
Divorces and separations often negatively affect children, who find themselves caught in the middle in most instances. In most cases, both parents have the right to raise their children and to make decisions that affect the lives of their children; however, the courts focus on the most important thing, which is the best interest of the children. One or both of the spouses may petition the...
Parents often have many questions concerning custody of their children after divorce. Access and visitation are issues of concern as well. Custody has to do with the rights and responsibilities of caring for a child. This includes the rights of having a child living with a parent, rights to make decisions concerning the welfare of a child, and responsibilities towards a child’s upkeep....
A child born outside marriage is the same as a child born to a legally married couple. In the eyes of the Canadian law, child support is the right of a child, and parents, whether married or not, are legally accountable for the financial support of their kids.
If both parents can come to an understanding about how much child support is appropriate, they have the option to create their own...
A divorce can be hard on anyone. It can be even more difficult if there are children involved. If you are married and things fall apart, your wife may threaten to leave. Most times, wives will want to leave with the children. Legally, she cannot take the children when she does. Because you are married, you both have joint custody of the children; therefore, she cannot legally claim to have...
It is no longer given that the courts will automatically award a child’s custody to the mother in a divorce. In fact, child custody for fathers is increasingly common as the legal system is recognizing and considering the rights of both parents in the dispute.
With the number of marriages ending in divorce rising, so is the number of fathers winning sole custody of their children. There...
When a relationship ends, it can be a very difficult time. When there are children involved, it can make the breakup even more complicated. If the couple has children and were never married, it is important for the father to know what his rights to the child are. Child custody for fathers not married differ from those who are married.
Custody of The Child
It is important for a father to know...