Shared custody can create a number of challenging situations, including the possibility of parental abduction. One parent might resent the need to share custody and could attempt to leave the jurisdiction with the children. If one parent has ties to another country,...
Child Custody
How the Hague Convention affects international custody
Some families begin with two parents who both have ties to another country. Spouses might immigrate together to start a family in the United States. Other times, United States citizens may begin families with immigrants. If one or both parents have international ties,...
When can parents who share custody move with their children?
The details of a custody order impose certain constraints on co-parents. They have to work their personal and professional schedules around their parenting time obligations. They may need to communicate with one another to ensure there is mutual consent for major...
Child custody and a parent’s immigration status: What to know
When it comes to child custody, the immigration status of one or both of a child’s parents can prove to be a major stressor. Immigration status can raise fears about losing parental rights or facing bias in court. While family law judges are supposed to be guided by...
3 signs your ex is manipulating the kids ahead of custody decisions
Divorce is often challenging, especially when children are caught in the middle of custody disputes. While the court prioritizes the well-being of the offspring, some parents may resort to unfair tactics to sway a child’s opinion in their favor. One such tactic is...
Can parents prevent an international child abduction?
It is common for parents to share custody when they separate or divorce. Most of the time, parents continue living near one another, which allows for regular custody exchanges. Occasionally, one parent might hope to relocate after divorce. People with international...
What are virtual co-parenting plans?
Parenting after a separation can be challenging, especially when you and your co-parent live in different cities or countries. It’s here where virtual co-parenting agreements come in. These plans help you stay connected with your child and maintain structure, even...
Why use a co-parenting app post-mediation?
After mediation helps resolve issues between co-parents, it’s easy to assume that their communication will naturally improve. However, the reality is that ongoing coordination—especially regarding parenting time, expenses, and scheduling—can still be a source of...
Parenting across borders: When your child moves abroad
Learning your ex-spouse plans to move abroad with your child can feel like the ground is shifting beneath you. The thought of missing bedtime stories, school plays and weekend adventures leaves many parents heartbroken. Yet, with careful planning, you can stay deeply...
What should a move-away petition cover?
When a parent in California plans to relocate with a child, they may need to file a move-away petition with the court that issued the original custody order. This is a formal written declaration that requests the court's permission to move with the child and modify...

