Ask Your Child to Itemize the Pros and Cons of Your Household.

Posted November 6th, 2016.

Categories: Child Custody, Custody Tips, Family Law.

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Here’s an eye-opener: Give your kids a pencil and a piece of paper and ask them to list all of the pros and cons of living (or staying) at your house. Regardless of whether you’re the custodial parent or the non-custodial parent, kids are likely to have some opinions about your home, your yard, your […]

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Give timely notice of summer vacation schedule with the kids.

Posted November 5th, 2016.

Categories: Child Custody, Custody Tips, Family Law.

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If you’re taking the children on a summer vacation, give the other parent early notice of your vacation plans. Provide the dates of travel, the itinerary and accurate contact information at least two months in advance. Whether you’re the custodial parent or the non-custodial parent, sharing this information on a prompt and timely basis – […]

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Avoid surprise drivers by making early introductions

Posted November 4th, 2016.

Categories: Child Custody, Custody Tips, Family Law.

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Once two parents split up and start shuffling the children between two homes, there is always the risk that the parent responsible to pick up or return the children will have a scheduling conflict. Occasionally, it becomes necessary to have another person carry out the transportation responsibilities. But this is often the source of many […]

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Befriending your babysitter may benefit your case.

Posted November 3rd, 2016.

Categories: Child Custody, Custody Tips, Family Law.

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Chances are, your children’s babysitter knows a few things you don’t know about the children. She may know that your daughter has a crush on a boy at school; she may know that your son got into a fight with a neighborhood bully; she may know why the kids dislike court-ordered visitations with your ex-spouse. […]

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Do you want your kids or don’t you? Speak up early and file your proposal promptly with the court.

Posted November 2nd, 2016.

Categories: Child Custody, Custody Tips, Family Law.

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Many states have a procedure and a deadline for stating your position with respect to custody and visitation rights. For example, under New Jersey law, a parent who wants custody or other rights to the children must file a written “Custody and Visitation Plan” within 75 days after the last pleading is filed with the […]

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Do not withdraw restraining orders when custody is at issue. (Domestic Violence and Child Custody – Part 2).

Posted November 1st, 2016.

Categories: Child Custody, Custody Tips, Domestic Violence, Family Law.

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Yesterday, I blogged about the importance of securing a domestic violence protection order or restraining order if you’re a legitimate victim of domestic violence. Not just because you may need one to ensure your safety, and not just because judges often issue temporary custody orders as well. I recommended that you secure the domestic violence […]

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When violence strikes, don’t give love a second chance. A restraining order will help your custody case.

Posted October 31st, 2016.

Categories: Child Custody, Custody Tips, Domestic Violence, Family Law.

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Long before couples get divorced or find themselves in child custody cases, they may have fights that turn violent. Domestic violence is, of course, a serious matter, and the family courts around the country are prepared to issue restraining orders and temporary custody orders to deal with violent persons and their victims. But just as […]

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Back to school before back to court: Take a class with your child and gain an advantage in your custody case.

Posted October 30th, 2016.

Categories: Child Custody, Custody Tips, Family Law.

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An excellent way to improve your stake in a child custody case is to take a class with your child. Sign up for a cooking class with your teen. Or sign up for karate together. Enroll in a summer basketball camp – both of you – and complete the program together. Join an art club […]

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Whisper, Whisper, Not a Good Idea. Avoid discussing the other parent in the presence of the child.

Posted October 29th, 2016.

Categories: Child Custody, Custody Tips, Family Law.

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Can you believe that Mr. Creepo wants full custody now? You won’t believe what that &$!#!! told the judge about me? Guess what that loser-ex-wife of mine is offering me in visitation time? When the heat of a child custody battle rises to the surface, parents tend to talk openly about each other. In fact, […]

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Share children’s grades and unify system of rewards and punishments

Posted October 28th, 2016.

Categories: Child Custody, Custody Tips, Family Law.

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Do you know your child’s grades in reading, mathematics and other subjects? Does your ex-spouse know? If you’re not aware of your child’s current level of scholastic achievement, or if you’re not sharing information with another parent, you may be harming your chances for custody and/or visitation rights. Ask the mother in McCoy vs. McCoy, […]

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