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Visitation and Parenting
After a bitter divorce, visitation disputes can linger for years if not decades. Parents have been known to use visitation as a means to continue conflict and punish each other regardless of the harm it does the children. On this page you will find articles and information that will help you get the most out of the time you have with your children.
How To Respond To Your Child's Questions About Visitation
Your child will have questions about visitation after divorce. How you respond will play a role in how quickly they adjust to the changes that divorce brings to their life.
What is Right of First Refusal?
Right of first refusal is an issue that any parent going through a divorce should consider. Right of first refusal is a provision in the child custody order that capitalizes on a parent’s time with his/her children.
Non-Custodial Parent Refuses to Take Advantage of Visitation
A question I often here from custodial parents is, “what can I do if my child’s father/mother doesn’t show for visitation.” As parents, we feel our child’s pain when the other parent fails to exercise parental visitation. It is only natural we want to “do” something to take away their pain.
What is Bird's Nest Custody
Bird’s Nest Custody is a new concept used by some divorcing parents in the hope of causing as little disruption in their child’s life as possible. It is basically a form of child custody in which the child/children remain in the family residence and the parents spend their visitation time with the children in the children’s home.
Why do The Courts Order Supervised Visitation?
It is possible the court will order supervised child visitation if your ex has evidence proving you are in some way a danger to your child. Normally this occurs when a parent has a history of being physically abusive or neglectful of the child’s needs. Alcohol and drug addiction can play a role in supervised child visitation being ordered.
Do Grandparents Have Visitation Rights?
Over the last several decades, increasing numbers of grandparents have been denied visitation rights after divorce. In response, grandparents have joined together to get laws passed giving grandparents the right to petition for visitation in the case of divorce or parental death.
As A Father What Are My Rights And Responsibilities During And After Divorce?
As a father, you have certain rights and responsibilities with respect to your children. You do not need a court order to obtain your rights as a father.