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Co-parenting after a separation or divorce isn’t always easy. Most parents must work together as much as possible to provide an atmosphere which enables children to thrive. This approach requires patience, communication and a willingness to compromise. The goal is to...
Moving to a new location is challenging, especially when children are involved. Factor in a child custody order and the situation becomes significantly more complicated. If you're contemplating a move, you must ensure that you comply with your agreement or your own...
Divorce is a complicated process, and child custody disputes are not uncommon. In fact, they are one of the most common sources of conflict between divorcing couples. Most people think that to settle child custody matters, they have to go through the courts and fight;...
Setting boundaries with an ex can be challenging, especially when parenting is involved. You and your ex most likely want the best for your children, but it's not unusual to see West Virginia parents have different ideas of what "the best" looks like. If you and your...
Some parents might work together to reach a workable child custody agreement, but others may make the process contentious. One parent petitioning for sole custody or lodging disagreements with proposed joint custody arrangements could negatively impact all parties....
Being a parent is one of the biggest joys for West Virginians. Parenting isn't easy and takes work to be effective. The type of parenting style you use matters because of the impact it has on your children. Understanding the different parenting styles Whether you’re a...
Child custody matters are always emotional for West Virginia parents. One option for resolving things is mediation. These are some tips on a successful session with your former spouse. Why using mediation is better than going to court Relying on mediation to resolve...
When divorce, legal separation or annulment involves children, the decisions involved can be some of the most complex and emotional to make. Many times, parents can work together to devise a parenting plan on their own. However, if they are unable to do so, the West...
In West Virginia and across the United States, divorced parents must follow child custody laws. Transgender parents may face additional difficulties when they try to gain custody or visitation rights to their children. One legal point of view centers on the fact that...
As parents in West Virginia negotiate child custody issues, they will need to understand how custody and visitation work. Understanding that custody includes both physical and legal custody and that each custody type is decided separately can help them better...