Can I Enforce the Child Custody Law from One State to Another?

Question: My ex and I both moved to separate states outside the state of our divorce. I have not been allowed custody of my kids in almost three years even though we’re supposed to have joint custody. Can I enforce the child custody law from one state to another?

Are Braces Considered a Necessary Medical Expense?

Question: My ex-wife has told me I owe half for braces for our child. She never discussed this with me and our divorce papers state any expenses not covered by “medical” are to be split 50/50. My question is, are braces cosmetic or medical?

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?

What Should Be Covered in a Parenting Plan?

By Julie Garrison Special to DadsDivorce.com If you have children, you will be required to prepare a parenting plan with your soon-to-be ex-wife. This is a good idea for many reasons. You will have your child custody arrangement and time allotment with your children spelled out on paper. Gone are …

My Ex Is Always Changing Visitation Plans At The Last Minute!

By Julie Garrison Special to DadsDivorce.com Parents granted joint custody are generally afforded one of two parenting plan options, depending upon the state they live in: 1. One is a loosely determined plan where both parents fulfill their parenting plan with loosely scheduled blocks of time that are occasionally subject …

How To Handle Custody Issues If There Are No Custody Orders In Place?

Question: My wife moved out of the marital home with our children and is trying to enroll them in another school. We have talked about divorce before, but no one has filed yet so there are no custody or temporary orders in place. Do I have the right to keep …

Can A Father Get Joint Custody Of A Newborn Baby?

Question: My wife and I are going through a divorce and she is pregnant. I want joint custody of our unborn child. How old does the child have to be for me to seek joint custody? Is it possible for a father to have custody of a newborn child?

Can The Petition For Divorce Be Changed If The Respondent Defaulted?

Question: Can the Petitioner change the requests made in the Petition for Divorce if the Respondent defaulted? I requested joint custody as the Petitioner, but the opposing party has defaulted so I was wondering if I could change my request to sole custody.

Can My Ex Stop Me From Showing Up At Children’s Activities?

Question: Can my ex-wife prevent me from showing up at my children’s activities, such as baseball games or school plays? I have joint legal custody and she has sole physical custody.

Removing Wife As Life Insurance Beneficiary Before Divorce

Question: I have not filed yet for divorce and wondered about my life insurance policies. Can I change my beneficiary to a trust for my children before I file? Would there be any negative consequences to doing so? I know that once you file everything can potentially be locked during …