Child Custody

Child custody orders can be contentious, and sometimes for good reason. When you file for divorce, the court strives to ensure that both parents get equal time with the children of the relationship. As a parent, if you have concerns about the safety of your children...

During a high-conflict divorce, you must keep the conflict away from the kids. Children fare better when adults attempt to keep their lives as stable and comfortable as possible. While it is normal for children to feel angry or upset following a divorce, they should...

Whether you face post-divorce family law challenges involving your kids or you worry about child custody and other legal issues as you approach the divorce process, it is helpful to take a closer look at data on custodial parents. From safeguarding your custody rights...

For many Mississippi residents who go through a divorce, several years of life are still ahead of them. Many of the new opportunities that these news years might bring could potentially impact any ongoing relationships that they maintain with their ex-spouses. Chief...

Trying to predict a narcissistic co-parent's next move can leave you feeling drained and tired. He or she may try to sabotage your relationship with your children or continually disrespect you. Learning about how to deal with this type of behavior will help you be a...

After getting out of a divorce, the last thing you likely want to do is immediately dive back into cooperating and communicating with your co-parent. Unfortunately, time waits for no one and you still need to raise your child, providing support for them in this...

You and your current spouse know you want to end your marriage, but you may feel uncertain about how to raise your kids during divorce. Could nesting work? Psychology Today explores nesting and what divorcing parents should consider when deciding whether to nest for...

Divorcing parents may wonder what child custody arrangement they will end up with. That is why it is helpful for them to be aware of the factors that are used to determine child custody. The factors are used to determine what child custody arrangement will be best for...

The issue of child custody is fraught with emotion. This is your child, after all. The decisions a court makes affect you on the most personal level possible. In the past, judges made certain assumptions based on the idea that children are always better off with their...

There is a lot that goes into raising a child. In addition to providing for their basic needs (food, clothing, shelter), parents are also responsible for the child’s health, safety, schooling and extracurricular activities, and emotional wellbeing. When parents decide...