child custody

Divorce is hard on children, especially when they have thoughts and emotions that they aren't sure how to deal with yet. As a parent, it might be your natural inclination to want to protect them from all of these but that likely isn't going to happen. One of the...

Each age group for a child comes with specific concerns and considerations. This is especially true for parents who are dealing with child custody issues. For parents who have toddlers, there are some very important things to think about when you are trying to make a...

Child custody orders are made with the best interests of the child in mind at that time. The issue with these orders is that they can't predict the future. This is where modification orders come into the picture. Child custody modifications can help to address some of...

We recently discussed how divorces can have a negative impact on a child's immunity. This is one reason why it is so important for parents to try to keep everything peaceful during the divorce. Of course, there are some instances in which one parent can't control how...

It has long been known that children can suffer during a bitter divorce. Some parents might not realize the full extent that this can impact their children. A recent study notes that children can suffer from decreases in immunity when their parents are going through a...

Child custody orders don't have to be what is best for the adults involved. Instead, these orders have to take the children into consideration. Most parents don't mind this because they truly want their children to be healthy, happy and thriving. If you are facing a...

In all child custody cases, there is only one focus -- the best interests of the child. This is easy for some people to understand; however, some people really struggle with understanding this concept. If you are in the midst of a child custody battle, you need to...

Child custody cases are close to a parent's heart. Your heart wants you to be around your child all the time. This might not be what is best for your child. More than likely, your child needs time to spend with his or her other parent. This is why the child custody...

Most divorced parents share custody of their children. Whether the kids transition between their parents' homes every weekend or only during holidays and vacations, these transition times can be stressful for both the parents and kids -- particularly at the beginning....

Children who have special needs because of a disability or medical condition rely on structure and certain things to live life. When a special needs child's parents divorce, the fact that the child does have these extraordinary needs can pose a unique challenge in the...