When a child of divorce no longer wants to follow an existing visitation schedule, how does that impact custody orders? As an initial matter, custody orders are enforced until the child turns 18 ...

Hey, not all kids get along. And that can be especially true when kids have to deal with stepbrothers and stepsisters. That’s what’s going on in this story from Reddit’s “Am I the *****?” page and ...

As I frequently discuss in this blog, even the “best” divorces are unsettling for families, especially when it comes to co-parenting and custody arrangements. In high-conflict divorces, the stress can ...

My twins have replaced our 15-year custody schedule with their own impromptu living arrangements. They float between homes based on convenience, not court-mandated agreements. Their unpredictable ...

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.

Undergoing a divorce or separation can be an emotionally taxing experience. This feeling is exacerbated when children are involved. So, what happens if your child says they don’t want to go see their ...

Although Domestic Relations Law 70 and 240 and Family Court Act 651 authorize the court to determine custody of and the right to or visitation with minors, the terms “custody” and “visitation” are not ...