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Child Custody

Family law guidance for protecting custody decisions and building defensible records.

Custody Court: How it All Works, According to an Attorney
Custody Court: How it All Works, According to an Attorney
Custody cases can feel overwhelming, especially for parents facing the custody court system for the first time. While every case is unique, most follow a set of common procedures: Determine...read more
How to Implement the 60/40 Custody Schedule [+ Free Legal Template]
How to Implement the 60/40 Custody Schedule [+ Free Legal Template]
As a family law attorney, I’ve walked alongside countless parents trying to build new lives after separation or divorce. One thing I’ve learned: no two families are the same, but...read more
The 70/30 Custody Schedule: An Attorney’s Tips [+ Free Template]
The 70/30 Custody Schedule: An Attorney’s Tips [+ Free Template]
As a family law attorney, I’ve worked with countless families navigating the emotionally complex terrain of divorce and custody. One thing I always stress with my clients: Your parenting plan...read more
Co-Parenting with an Alcoholic: An Attorney’s Legal (and Emotional) Tips
Co-Parenting with an Alcoholic: An Attorney’s Legal (and Emotional) Tips
Whether you are married, separated, or divorced, co-parenting with an alcoholic is a demanding task. It can be frustrating and nerve-racking, and it can be physically and emotionally draining on...read more
The Attorney’s Guide to Divorcing an Alcoholic Spouse
The Attorney’s Guide to Divorcing an Alcoholic Spouse
Planning – or considering – divorcing an alcoholic spouse? Believe me: What you’re going through is far from uncommon. As a family law attorney, I’ve seen firsthand how Alcohol Use...read more
The 50/50 Custody Schedule, Explained by an Attorney [+ Free Template]
The 50/50 Custody Schedule, Explained by an Attorney [+ Free Template]
In my years as a family law attorney, one of the most rewarding aspects of my work has been helping separated or divorced parents craft parenting plans that actually work....read more
Will CPS Take My Child for Smoking Weed? (and Other Questions)
Will CPS Take My Child for Smoking Weed? (and Other Questions)
If you’re a parent who smokes marijuana – whether recreationally or medically – you may be wondering: Can Child Protective Services (CPS) can take my child because I smoke weed?...read more
Visitation and the Alcoholic Parent: How Drinking Problems Affect Parenting Time
Visitation and the Alcoholic Parent: How Drinking Problems Affect Parenting Time
The direct effects of alcohol misuse, as outlined below, are bad enough. The indirect effects may be even worse – at least when it comes to child custody and visitation....read more
How to Write a Best Interest of the Child Letter: Example + Free Template
How to Write a Best Interest of the Child Letter: Example + Free Template
In child custody cases, the stakes are high and emotions run deep. Whether you’re seeking to maintain primary custody or working to regain custody after a difficult chapter in life,...read more
This Attorney’s Actual Custody Agreement Template [Free Download]
This Attorney’s Actual Custody Agreement Template [Free Download]
As a family law attorney, I’ve sat across the table from parents in all kinds of circumstances – exhausted moms trying to hold everything together, dads desperate to stay in...read more
How to Draft a Child Custody Agreement Without Court
How to Draft a Child Custody Agreement Without Court
You might be surprised to learn that most states allow you to create a child custody agreement without court. It’s true. Parents can use informal agreements, mediation, and other forms...read more
What CPS Can and Cannot Do: An Attorney Weighs in
What CPS Can and Cannot Do: An Attorney Weighs in
When a client sits across from me and whispers, “CPS is involved,” I see the fear flood into their eyes.  And, if you’re reading this because Child Protective Services (CPS)...read more