Traditionally, the legal definition of a parent has required a biological or adoptive tie to the child. However, a recent ruling from the New York State Court of Appeals alters this standard and expands the definition of a parent to include caretakers of the child who are neither related to …
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Each month, Dads Divorce sponsor Cordell & Cordell produces the Men’s Divorce Podcast, which features interviews with authors, politicians and other divorce professionals on issues fathers frequently face during the divorce process.
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The shared parenting movement is continuing to build momentum across the country. Numerous states are considering bills that would increase the amount of time children of divorce spend with each parent, which is proven to be in the best interest of kids.
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Over the last two years, Dads Divorce has written extensively about the push throughout the country to revise child custody statutes so that shared parenting is the presumption rather than the exception. In February, we published an article detailing how the shared parenting movement was continuing to gain traction across …
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By Rosario Burgos Santoyo Cordell & Cordell San Diego Divorce Attorney There is a lot to be said for keeping an agenda, especially during a divorce. While the term “agenda” is used in this article, this could be many forms: journal, calendar, notebook, etc., so long as there is a …
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Question: I am going through a divorce and no one in the legal aid programs are willing to help or represent me in court. My ex lives in a different state and I’m stuck fighting for shared parenting and visitation on my own. Any advice on how to approach this …
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Summer is in full swing and hopefully that means you’re getting to spend some quality time with your kids. You might even be in the process of planning a big summer road trip. Of course, before you even start your vacation planning, there are a number of issues you need …
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Question: I have a vacation planned to the Dominican Republic during my scheduled time with my daughter that my ex-wife agreed to and authorized a passport for. However, my ex is now upset because our daughter said she wants to remain with me permanently after the summer visit so she …
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The coming weeks could prove pivotal for shared parenting bills in Missouri and Massachusetts. After making huge gains in 2015, the shared parenting movement has continued its momentum in 2016.
CONTINUE READINGQuestion: I am the custodial parent of my son, but his mother has visitation rights. He left last week to spend the summer with her and I am already receiving calls regarding him staying there during the school year. What should I do to prevent this from happening?
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