There is a widespread myth that once a child hits a certain age, they can choose their custodial parent. If you are a parent facing divorce or custody modification, it is natural to feel anxious and wonder how much power your child has over a court order. In...
Visitation/Parenting Time
Visitation for stepparents following divorce
Stepparents often play an important role in the lives of their stepchildren. They are the spouses of their stepchildren's parents, and though they generally do not hold any legal rights regarding the care and support of those kids, they can form attachments that are...
Can the police enforce the visitation schedule that my ex and I have been operating under if it is not a Court order?
No. There are many cases where separated parents have children and have established a visitation schedule for their child(ren) among themselves. This informal schedule may work for months and even years without any disagreement between the parents, however, the...