Families going through separation or divorce often face some of the most emotional and challenging moments of their lives.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Patricia writes about family law and tips for female lawyers. “Bird nesting (or nesting, as it is more commonly referred to) in a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Patricia writes about family law and tips for female lawyers. UCCJEA, the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, ...

During divorce proceedings, when parents of minor children cannot agree on the terms of custody, a judge may appoint a child custody evaluator. The evaluator is tasked with interviewing the parties ...

Merideth Law has three main focuses: divorce, estate planning administration, and child custody. Owner and Attorney Hunter Merideth was back with us this morning to share more about what they offer ...

Under U.S. family law, courts can grant full custody if joint custody conflicts with a child’s best interests. Here’s how ...

In divorced families, whose needs count for more: those of parents or those of children? When parents divorce, their child custody plans are supposed to place the “best interests of the child” first.