Category Archives: Child Custody

The Holiday Shuffle: Planning Vacations with Joint Custody

It can be difficult to plan vacations with Joint Custody. In my experience, the Probate and Family Courts tend to be quite over-crowded a few days before Christmas with parents who are in disagreement regarding holiday parenting schedules. In the event that you do not have a court order that specifies holiday parenting time, it…
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Vacationing Out Of State

With the end of the school year quickly approaching, many children (and parents) are looking forward to their summer vacation. It is good practice, and may be required by Order of the Court, for a parent who will be temporarily removing a child from Massachusetts for a vacation within the United States to notify the…
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Developing a Successful Co-Parenting Plan After Divorce

Deciding where a child will go and when can be a difficult goal to accomplish following divorce. While a co-parenting plan may be challenging, it is highly beneficial for children in Norfolk County because it gives the child the opportunity to develop solid, but separate relationships with each one of their parents, enhances the quality…
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