How To Cope With Divorce During The Holidays

For most people, the holidays are one of the happiest times of the year. But for families going through a divorce, this season can bring stress and anxiety instead of joy. But by taking a few steps and precautions, you can survive the holidays and help make them an enjoyable …

Unpredictable Schedule & Parenting Time with Son

Question: I am a truck driver and am divorced with a son. In the court agreement, it said that I could see him every other weekend. However, because of my changing work schedule, I am not always in town on weekends. Verbally, my ex and I had agreed that we …

How Can I See My Kids During The Separation Period?

Question: My wife has made it difficult for me to see our children ever since she asked for a divorce last month. She frequently takes the kids with her on weekend trips out of town to see friends and family. It seems as though I’m at her mercy when it …

My Ex Never Offers Me Right of First Refusal

Question: My custody schedule has a right of first refusal clause that my ex-wife exercises almost every time I have to work, though she never lets me use the clause when she is busy. Per our parenting time schedule, I have the kids every other weekend and every Tuesday night …

Modifying Child Support If Parenting Time Is Evenly Split

Question: Our parenting time schedules and our incomes have not changed since the time our divorce decree was entered. At the time of the divorce, even though we had an even amount of parenting time, I was ordered to pay child support because my income was higher. Is there a …

Job Relocation: Its Effect On Parenting Time Schedules

Question: My company is relocating my job to another state. If I move my parenting time will drastically reduce. But if I stay and quit my job then I will no longer be able to meet my children’s financial obligations, such as paying for their private school. What are my …

How Can I See My Kids If There Is No Child Custody Order?

Question: My ex has been inconsistent with letting me see our child because she apparently is under no legal obligation without a court-ordered custody arrangement. What options are available to a father to see his child if there is not a custody order?

Jurisdiction When All Parties Have Moved Out Of State

Question: My divorce and child custody case with my ex-wife was decided in one state, however, we all have since moved across the river to another state. If I am looking to modify the parenting time schedule, then which state should I bring my action: the original issuing state that …

How Old Does A Child Have To Be Before Custody Schedules Are No Longer Valid?

Question: How old does a child have to be before the set visitation rules and child custody schedules are no longer valid? Once a child turns 18 and is a legal adult can’t she make her own decisions?

Avoid Holiday Troubles With Specific Parenting Time Schedules

By Katherine V. Lewis Cordell & Cordell Divorce Lawyer Although the holidays are generally a happy time, they can often be a source of increased difficulty and stress for parents and children going through a divorce and even those who have already gone through a divorce. For parents who have …