Category Archives: Child Custody

Allocation of Children’s Extracurricular Activity Costs

By: Jennifer R. Silva, Esq. With children returning to school for a new school year, they will be returning to their many extra-curricular activities, as well.   While negotiating a divorce agreement, it is important to address the allocation of these child-related expenses.  The financial ability of each parent should be examined in order to determine…
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What is a Parenting Coordinator and do I need one?

By: Christina Pashou As a parent, you have the right to parent your child(ren) as you see fit. However, this often results in conflict, if you and your child’s other parent do not agree on certain child related matters. In high-conflict separations or divorces, parenting issues may arise with greater frequencies that continue to bring…
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How to Help Your Children Adjust During a Divorce

By: Julia Rodgers Children who were born in a two-parent household, where both of their biological (or adoptive) parents were physically present, have formed an opinion about what they believe to be a solid family structure. This family model (that is now lodged in the mind of the child) is what they consider their support…
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