Many divorcing parents make getting as great a share of custody as possible their priority. It’s easy to understand why they might take this route. They love spending time with their children and hate the thought of that not seeing them as much as possible. If you are...
Child Custody & Support
Is ‘nesting’ a good option for high-conflict divorces?
During a divorce, you face many decisions about your children's future. One arrangement gaining attention is “nesting.” Before choosing any approach, it is important to understand both its benefits and challenges. What is a nesting arrangement? Nesting is a...
Can a court force you into a parallel parenting arrangement?
If every attempt at a civil conversation with your ex-spouse ends in a courtroom motion, the court may decide to end the cycle by force. Parallel parenting is frequently used as a legal fix for families trapped in a loop of litigation. Even if you insist on a...
4 facts to know when seeking child support and custody
Seeking child support and custody can feel overwhelming, especially when emotions and uncertainty are involved. Many parents enter this process without fully understanding how decisions are made or what courts expect. Learning the key facts early can help you stay...
How does parental alienation affect custody orders?
Some custody cases are straightforward. Parents work together to put aside their differences for the benefit of their shared children. They negotiate terms for dividing time and authority. Other times, parents let their anger about their relationship with one another...
The 2 sides of child custody
When parents are going through a divorce, debates over child custody rights are fairly common. Courts often prefer to use shared custody, keeping both parents involved, but parents themselves might prefer sole custody. During these disputes, one important thing to...
3 things you should never do in a high-conflict divorce
High-conflict divorces are emotionally draining. Disagreements over custody, finances or property can escalate quickly and create lasting tension. One poor decision can make the process harder or weaken your position in court. Knowing what to avoid can help you stay...
Should children decide how support is used?
Child support exists to help make sure children have what they need to grow and thrive. These funds are often used for housing, food, clothing, health care and school costs. But as children get older, many begin to wonder if they should have a say in how that money is...
Why is proper communication between co-parents critical?
Parents who are raising children together after their romantic relationship ended have to find ways to communicate with each other for the sake of their children. This isn’t always an easy activity, but it’s one that can’t be avoided. One of the first things that...
Navigating child custody when both parents have demanding careers
In Rhode Island, custody decisions are based on the child’s best interests. But what does that look like when the parents are high-achieving professionals who work long hours or travel frequently for their jobs? It's something that can complicate co-parenting,...

