The History Of Child Custody Laws In America

In November, North Dakota voters rejected the “Parental Rights Initiative,” which would have awarded equal parenting time to each parent following divorce or separation unless one parent was deemed unfit. Although the initiative failed, it is emblematic of a movement over the past half century to involve both parents in …

Child Put on Serious Meds Without My Consent

Question: My ex and I have shared custody our four- and nine-year-old daughters. In the divorce decree, it states that all medical decisions are to be made by both parents. I found out that my nine-year-old daughter was recently put on Adderall without my say or knowledge. I immediately researched …

Paying Child Support and Daycare During Separation Period

Question: My wife and I our separated and she wants me to pay child support in addition to the expensive daycare costs I cover. Do I need to pay child support and daycare before we file for divorce? Right now we have roughly equal amounts of time with our child.

What Is The Definition Of ‘Shared’ Custody?

Question: If a mother has the children 17 days out of the month and the father has the children 13 days of the month, is this considered “shared” custody?