Category Archives: Custody Agreements
Understanding Split Custody Schedules
What is split custody? Split custody is when two parents who are separated or divorced split the physical custody of their children with each other. One child lives with one parent, and the second child lives with the other parent. … Continue reading
Reasons for Standard Custody Agreements
There are many people who create their own, customized custody agreements. They are able to review their personal schedules, anticipate their child’s needs, and create custody arrangements that both parents are happy with. When parents are able to create their … Continue reading
Sole Custody Agreements and Visitation Schedules—Protecting Your Child
It is an unfortunate fact of life that some people are horrible parents. The news is littered with stories of horrific abuse and unimaginable neglect. Parents should nurture and protect their children, not harm them. If your ex is abusive, … Continue reading
Shared Custody Agreements-Advice for Dads
Most courts have laws that prohibit discriminating against a parent based on gender. Their laws basically state that a father is to be considered equal to a mother in child custody cases and gender should not be a factor in … Continue reading
Considerations for Long Distance Custody Agreements and Visitation Schedules
In custody situations, if one parent moves away from the other you will need to create a long distance custody agreement. If this situation applies to you and you are in the initial stages of your custody proceedings, you will … Continue reading
Long Distance Custody Agreements and Visitation Schedules – International Agreements
Alexis was eight years old when her parents got divorced. At first, Lexi lived with her mother and spent a good amount of time with her father. Her mother remarried when Lexi was ten. Lexi’s new step-dad plays a professional sport. … Continue reading
Provisions for Basic Custody Agreements and Visitation Schedules
A custody agreement should include everything you need to ensure the rules for raising your child apart are clearly defined. Different states have different laws, so you should be aware of the specific legislation in your state to ensure you … Continue reading
What to Include in a Basic Visitation Schedule
Once a custody agreement is accepted by the court, it will become part of the custody order and you will be legally obligated to comply with it. The agreement will serve as the rules and regulations for raising your child … Continue reading
Military Custody Agreements – Preparing for Deployment
The laws pertaining to child custody and visitation vary from state to state. Some states have specific laws that apply to military families involved in custody disputes while others do not. You should become familiar with the custody laws in … Continue reading
How to Prepare a Custody Agreement for Court
If you are involved in a custody case, you should do everything you possibly can to increase your chances of having your custody agreement successfully accepted by the court. The best case scenario is that you were able to reach … Continue reading
Preparing a Custody Agreement for Mediation or Court
Too often, people involved in custody disputes focus on what they want and getting their own way. They allow their desire to “win” to overshadow what is most important—their child. Children with good parents benefit from having both parents actively … Continue reading
Custody Agreements for School Age Children and Teenagers—Beyond the Basics
All good custody agreements should be detailed and contain some common elements. A custody agreement should contain a child visitation schedule. This schedule should state when the child is going to be with each parent on a regular basis. It … Continue reading
Custody Agreements for Teenagers
A good custody agreement is essential for separated or divorced parents with children of any age. Your parenting plan will be the foundation of your parenting methods and the rules for raising your child. It is important to create a … Continue reading
Happier Holidays with Detailed Holiday Custody Arrangements and Schedules
Most people get divorced because they have a hard time getting along with their spouse and become tired of all the arguing and fighting. Despite this, so many people act surprised when their divorce is final and they are still … Continue reading
How Others Make an 80/20 Child Custody Schedule Work
80/20 child custody schedule is a widely used and traditional custody schedule. It is functional and does not have the time demands required of other custody schedules. Many more families can make this schedule fit their lives. We will be … Continue reading
