Custody Articles

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Primary Caretakers and Custody Issues

Nancy and Nick are married. However, they are living separately. She lives in the marital home with the couple’s daughter, Nicole, who is nine years old. Nancy has been Nicole’s primary caretaker since Nicole was born. Nancy believes she is automatically entitled to...

Tips for Co-Parenting During the Holidays

What’s better than being with your kids during the holiday season? Likely, you answered “nothing.” Co-parenting during the holidays with a former partner can be stressful. This time of year often increases challenges in sharing parenting time and responsibilities. To...

What is the role of a GAL?

In some domestic relations cases, the court may appoint a guardian ad litem (GAL). The GAL helps investigate the parties’ relationship with the minor children and presents the findings to the court.The GAL might have the following roles: Conducting factual...