Child Custody

If you married a spouse who already has children, one of the most important decisions you need to make is whether you will adopt your stepchildren. Recent years saw an increase in the number of stepparents who have adopted their stepchildren, often for personal or...

A Massachusetts custody order is enforceable by the courts. Either parent could potentially take the other to court over a violation of a formalized custody order. Parents typically do their best to abide by the terms set in Massachusetts custody orders. They...

Developing a parenting plan for a medically complex child requires thoughtful consideration and detailed planning. It’s not just about deciding physical custody and parenting time schedules. Making these efforts also help to ensure that the child's health and...

A co-parenting plan is one of the most essential elements in ensuring a child's well-being and proper care after a separation or divorce. This plan is a legal document that will serve as a roadmap to guide you through the challenges of raising children across two...

Courts increasingly consider social media activity when making custody decisions. A judge may scrutinize posts, comments and interactions for insights into a parent’s lifestyle, behavior and ability to provide a stable environment for their children. Inappropriate or...

Co-parenting virtual visitation arrangements have become increasingly popular in the last decade or so. This trend makes perfect sense, as regular electronic contact between parents and kids – and between co-parents as well – can help everyone who needs to stay...

When the marriage ends in a divorce, and subject to the circumstances of the case, the court may award primary custody to one parent. There are even instances when a parent may lose custody of their child altogether. The court takes the child's best interests...

If you get divorced and you don’t have children, you can move anywhere that you wish. The divorce proceedings do have to take place in the state where you filed, but you could move to another state after the divorce is over. You wouldn’t have any restrictions and you...

The relationship between grandparents and their grandchildren can be very special. The bond that they share may lead grandparents to seek custody of their grandchildren in certain circumstances. This can happen for a variety of reasons.  There may be times when the...

Even though you and your co-parent are no longer a couple, you still have to communicate and meet regularly over your children – even if it’s just for the usual custody exchanges in compliance with your parenting plan. Unfortunately, when tensions between you and your...