Spring Break Parenting Time FAQs

Spring break is approaching for many schools, and this can raise a lot of questions for divorced parents. Here are five frequently asked questions regarding spring break parenting time.

Child Custody Orders Regarding Trips With The Kids

Question: My wife has sole legal and physical custody. During my weekends with the kids, can she stop me from taking them four hours away to visit their grandparents? What could she do if I did it anyway?

Adoption System Nearly Robs Father Of Daughter

Recently, the Atlantic published a captivating story written by Syracuse University law professor Kevin Noble Maillard about the child custody case of Christopher Emanuel. The story exposes how the adoption system can potentially rob a caring and loving father of all his parental rights before he even knows what hit …

Can My Child Refuse Visitation With Me?

Question: Can my 12-year-old son refuse visitation?

Do I Have Any Say In Who Is Allowed Around My Child?

Question: Do I have any say in who is around my child? My ex is dating a sexual offender and, although I have no proof that he is around my son, I am concerned.

6 Questions Parents Ask About Spring Break Parenting Time

Just like holiday breaks, spring break often brings a slew of parenting-time related questions for divorced parents. Here are six common questions that divorced parents ask regarding their parenting time over spring break.

Can My Wife Keep Kids From Me While I Serve in Iraq?

Question: I am currently working in Iraq. My wife has told me she is moving out of our home and filing for a divorce. She has told me that a judge will not allow me to have our kids for more than seven days at a time. I have changed …

Can My Wife Move The Kids Away Before We’ve Even Filed For Divorce?

Question: Can my wife move away with our children if we have not been to court yet or even filed for divorce?

‘Daycare Expenses’ When My Ex Is Watching The Kids

Question: My ex-wife has offered to watch the children during the day while I’m at work, but she wants to charge me for her providing “daycare, food, and activities” for the children. I think it is unreasonable to pay her to watch her own children in addition to the child …

Ex Wants Children To Spend Summers Overseas With Her

Question: My ex-wife is planning to move out of the country and wants our children to spend summers living with her overseas. Our divorce was finalized less than one year ago. Can she move out of country and force me to send our children to spend three months of the …