‘Tacked On’ Vacation For Extended Parenting Time

Question: In my parenting plan it reads the father will have two uninterrupted weeks during the summer. One of the weeks we agreed to will start on a weekend they are with me. The problem is the next weekend is not my planned weekend with them but is Father’s Day …

Filing For Child Support If Parenting Time Increases

Question: My child support payments were recently terminated after a child custody modification that increased my parenting time resulting in shared 50/50 physical custody. I would like to receive child support from my ex-wife because she makes more money than me and I will have increased child rearing costs with …

What To Do If Your Ex Denies A Vacation Request

Question: My child custody agreement states that my winter parenting time should not interfere with school. A few months ago before we booked the trip, my ex-wife verbally agreed for me to take my child to Disney World ithat would cause my child to miss several days of school. I …

My Birthday Is On Mother’s Day: Who Gets Parenting Time?

Question: This year my birthday falls on Mother’s Day, which is supposed to be my ex-wife’s day with our child. However, I’d like to see my child on my birthday, but she is unwilling to even split time. Does my birthday or a holiday take precedent when it comes to …

Parenting Time with a Non-Traditional Work Schedule

By Sara Pitcher Cordell & Cordell Divorce Lawyer In states with Parenting Time Guidelines that do not specifically propose parenting time for parents with non-traditional work schedules, there can be unanswered questions on how to handle the parenting time schedule. Parents who work as police officers, firefighters, nurses, or any …

How To Get Court Ordered Parenting Time If Still Married

Question: My wife has moved out with our children and is denying me access to them saying she doesn’t have to give me parenting time if there is not a court order. I do not wish to cause any problems that could potentially damage my child custody case. I do, …

What Is The Validity Of A Mediation Agreement?

Question: I signed a mediation agreement that set up a parenting plan schedule regarding visitation between my children and their grandparents. The custody schedule is not working out and I would like to change the mediation agreement. What is the validity of a mediation agreement? Since it’s not a court …

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?