Even under the best circumstances, raising children with your former spouse can be an uphill battle. With the spread of COVID-19 and the country’s subsequent shutdown, divorced parents may encounter even more obstacles, especially if their schedules changed...
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Establishing Consistent Routines in Both Households After Divorce
The aftermath of a divorce is often difficult for children to cope with. Spending time with each parent in their respective households can become confusing if both parents do not establish a set of consistent rules and routines and make children feel insecure....
How Can I Modify Child Custody?
The child custody arrangement you have with your former spouse may not always be in the best interests of your children years after your divorce. Life continually changes and the needs of your children will undoubtedly change, especially if they were very young at the...
When to Terminate Parental Rights
Terminating parental rights is generally considered a last resort to protect children. However, there are several circumstances in which termination can occur. These circumstances include: If the state decides the child is in an unsafe environment or is subject to...
3 Ways to Successfully Co-Parent on Halloween
For many children, Halloween is a magical and exciting holiday. Dressing up for the promise of candy is something most children can’t resist. However, if you are divorced, deciding who will take your child trick-or-treating can be difficult. Should you and your former...
What Custody Rights Do Fathers Have?
If the father and mother of the child are married, the father automatically has custody rights to the child. However, the same is not true for a father who has a child out of wedlock. This is because determining parentage can be more difficult for fathers than...
How Is Child Custody Determined in Same-Sex Divorce?
In Massachusetts, same-sex divorce follows the same process as any other divorce, i.e. the couple must petition for divorce, attend mediation or court proceedings, and agree to final decisions. However, couples may still run into issues when agreeing to the terms of...
How to Adopt a Child You Currently Foster
In Massachusetts, there are 8,700 children in foster care, the majority of whom will be reunited with their biological family at some point. Unfortunately, some foster children will never be able to return to their biological families, at which point adoption becomes...
5 Co-Parenting Tips to Avoid Disputes during Vacation
With spring break just around the corner, children are looking forward to taking over a week off from school and having fun with family and friends. However, school holidays are often a cause of dispute between divorced and separated parents. Although child custody...
Parenting Plans for Infants
Creating a parenting plan can be an arduous task, especially when your child is only a baby or toddler. While older children can better adjust the changes associated with divorce, infants must heavily rely on their parents for care. For parents, trying to find a...