Over the past century, pandemics have been relegated to the realm of academia. However, the novel Coronavirus has brought some new practical complications to the forefront of everyday family life. Especially where families do not all reside in the same home. Prior to the present outbreak, child custody agreements and custody orders did not…

For some, divorce and separation follows a parent’s change in sexual orientation.  While some parents may argue that a change in sexual orientation should be hidden from the children.  Or, that a change in sexual orientation should form the basis to change custody.  In New York, a parent’s sexual orientation should not be considered as…

There are many reasons why parents separate.  Sometimes, parents separate because they hold different religious beliefs.  At other times, parents hold the same religious beliefs at the time of the divorce or separation but change their beliefs over time.  When parents are very religious, they may include a clause in an agreement requiring a specified…

Divorce is always a hard situation – and it’s even more difficult when children are involved. When going through a divorce, you may be worried about how much contact you will be allowed with your children, especially if you do not have an amicable relationship with your child or your ex-spouse. Here are some answers…

Divorce can be difficult, especially when children are involved and custody is at issue, causing emotions and stress levels to rise. Naturally, parents want the best for their child and often each parent believes that the best place for their child is with them and not the soon to be ex-spouse. This causes tension between…