The History Of Child Custody Laws In America

In November, North Dakota voters rejected the “Parental Rights Initiative,” which would have awarded equal parenting time to each parent following divorce or separation unless one parent was deemed unfit. Although the initiative failed, it is emblematic of a movement over the past half century to involve both parents in …

Can Ex Wife Keep Info on Child’s Activities a Secret?

Question: My husband’s ex-wife tells his daughter’s coaches and staff leaders to not give him information regarding her sports or extracurricular activities. There is no court order against my husband that says he can’t give given this information. Sometimes, his ex even changes his daughter’s last name so that we …

Modifying Custody If Kids Participate In Dangerous Activities

Question: My ex-wife took my 6-year-old camping where a family friend taught my child how to shoot a gun. My child told me about it even though he said his mother told him to keep it a secret. Do I have grounds to modify custody if my ex-wife is allowing …