Custody & Visitation

Planning for child custody and visitation after divorce can feel emotional and uncertain for many families. Parents often worry about how schedules will work and how changes may affect their children’s daily lives. Creating a clear and stable arrangement is important...

Marriage provides protection for fathers. They benefit from a presumption of paternity when their wives have children. When they divorce, custody proceedings are automatic, and fathers have the same basic rights regarding their children as mothers do.  Unmarried...

Custody orders govern co-parenting relationships. They dictate how much time parents have with their children and even how they share parental authority. If parents can agree on terms for shared custody, they can establish their own custody arrangements and ask the...

When the other parent blocks your time with your child, they’re breaking the custody order, not just causing stress or inconvenience. Here's what that means for you and what you can do about it. Your parenting time is violated the moment they block the visit The...

Any parent who has children in school knows that there are challenges that come when schools take breaks. One of the longest breaks, besides summer, is the winter holiday break. While every parent should plan in advance for the winter break, the situation becomes much...

How often children live with their parents after a divorce depends on the custody schedule. Parents may rotate custody of their child every day, week or month so that each parent is part of their child’s life. Custody schedules are often made in consideration of each...

Co-parenting requires careful planning and strong communication. One of the often-overlooked components that can make or break a successful arrangement is the consistency of pickup and drop-off times.  While it might seem like a small detail, having a predictable...

If you’re among the millions of Americans who are beginning to plan your summer vacation, you know that comes with added considerations if you’re sharing custody of your child with your co-parent. The first thing to consider is what kind of travel restrictions you...

Parental alienation can create serious problems in custody cases. When one parent tries to turn a child against the other, it can harm the child's emotional well-being. Courts in Mississippi take these claims seriously and look at several factors before making a...

The legal processes involving child custody can be overwhelming, and parents may feel like they’re walking a tightrope. As a parent, you want what’s best for your child, but the path to achieving that can be filled with difficult decisions.   One of the options you...