Child Custody

You Can Have a Child-centered Divorce

You Can Have a Child-centered Divorce

Divorce is tough, whether you've been married for one year or twenty-five. But you want to reduce the traumatic effects on everyone involved so your family can move on to a better future. And most of all, parents want to do their best not to hurt their children. Even...

A Custody Lawyer’s Review of Allen v. Farrow

A Custody Lawyer’s Review of Allen v. Farrow

The documentary television miniseries Allen v. Farrow explores Dylan Farrow’s 1992 accusations that she was sexually abused by her father, Woody Allen, when she was 7 years old, and the resulting custody and criminal cases. In four hour-long episodes, airing on HBO,...

HELP! My Ex Won’t Follow the Rules!

HELP! My Ex Won’t Follow the Rules!

When a co-parent doesn’t follow the custody orders, we know it can make you want to rip your hair out. All that work to get to a custody order, and now it isn’t being followed. We know how frustrating that can be, but if you have a written court order, then you have...

Do You Need a Guardian Ad Litem for Your Custody Issues?

Do You Need a Guardian Ad Litem for Your Custody Issues?

In the most contested custody cases, the issue of appointment of a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) is usually a preliminary matter that must be addressed.  If your custody case has active abuse or neglect or a party is not represented by counsel, oftentimes the Court will...