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Child Custody

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

5 Signs of a Bad Custody Evaluation, as Told by a Lawyer
5 Signs of a Bad Custody Evaluation, as Told by a Lawyer
Typically, a social worker’s evaluation is the most critical piece of the puzzle in a child custody case. Now, technically, the evaluation is not legally binding. But a social worker...read more
Can You Lose Custody for Not Co-Parenting? A Lawyer’s Verdict
Can You Lose Custody for Not Co-Parenting? A Lawyer’s Verdict
Yes. Failure to co-parent a child can lead to a modification or termination of custody depending on how the child is affected by the parent’s behavior. Every custody determination by...read more
How to Win Child Custody: 5 Tips for Your Trial
How to Win Child Custody: 5 Tips for Your Trial
There is no exact formula on “how to win child custody.” However, understanding how the child custody process works – and how to prepare – will give you the best...read more
Making the 80/20 Custody Schedule Work: Insights from a Family Law Attorney
Making the 80/20 Custody Schedule Work: Insights from a Family Law Attorney
Over the years, I’ve worked with families from all walks of life – families facing divorce, families working through co-parenting conflict, and families trying to find the right balance for...read more
What is the Biggest Mistake in a Custody Battle? (Plus, 4 More)
What is the Biggest Mistake in a Custody Battle? (Plus, 4 More)
Most parents are unfamiliar with custody court and – understandably – often underestimate its complexities. The overarching, single biggest mistake is that they fail to understand – and align their...read more
Can a DUI Affect Child Custody? A Lawyer’s POV
Can a DUI Affect Child Custody? A Lawyer’s POV
Can a DUI affect child custody? Yes. Of course, being charged with driving under the influence (DUI) is a life-changing event for anyone… meaning a lot of lives are changing:...read more
The Morality Clause in Family Law: Where Legal Boundaries Meet Human Behavior
The Morality Clause in Family Law: Where Legal Boundaries Meet Human Behavior
Frans de Waal, author of Chimpanzee Politics, once wrote: “Human morality is unthinkable without empathy.” If this is true, how can a legal document (something that can feel entirely devoid...read more
Randomized Alcohol Testing for Family Law: Does it Work, and Should I Use It?
Randomized Alcohol Testing for Family Law: Does it Work, and Should I Use It?
There are certain areas of law that are more likely than others to involve alcohol testing. Areas like: Criminal law – Think sobriety checkpoints, continued monitoring after a DUI, or...read more
Can a Parent Lose Custody for Making False Accusations? Attorney Answers
Can a Parent Lose Custody for Making False Accusations? Attorney Answers
As a family law attorney specializing in child custody issues, there is one piece of advice – and in my experience, it is the most important piece of advice –...read more
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