Child Custody, Child Support & Visitation

Child Visitation FAQ

Get answers to some of the most common child visitation questions that arise after a divorce or separation.

Child Custody FAQ

Answers to common child custody questions.

Child Support Payment FAQ

Child support can be one of the most contentious topics in a divorce or custody case. Continue reading for answers to commonly asked questions about child support payments.

Child Support and Taxes

Many divorced or separated parents have questions about child support and taxes, including whether child support must be included on their tax returns. Continue reading to learn more.

Paternity Issues and Child Support

Before the court can begin the child support evaluation process, it first must identify the legal parents to the child. But, determining the answer to the seemingly simple question "who is the father?" may be more complicated than you think.

Grandparent and Caretaker Visitation Rights

Learn how child visitation laws affect grandparents', stepparents',and caretakers' visitation rights.

Parenting Agreements

If you're going through a divorce with children, there's no doubt that creating a parenting plan with your ex is critical. Continue reading to learn more about what to include in your custody agreement.

Temporary Orders in Family Court: Quick Decisions on Support and Custody

Learn about the types of temporary orders you can get in family court.

Divorce and Children: Helping Kids Deal With the Effects

How to ease the pain of divorce for your children -- young and old.

Divorced Fathers: Birthdays and Holidays

Learn some tips for celebrating birthdays and holidays with your children after a divorce.

How Can I Change a Child Support Order?

A child support order isn’t etched in stone. But if you want to change it, you’d better have a good reason.

The Different Types of Child Custody

Learn the difference between legal custody, physical custody, sole custody and joint custody.

Do I have to force my child to visit his mother if he doesn't want to?

What will a judge do when a child refuses to go with a parent during a scheduled custody visit? Find out more about each parent’s role in visitation.

When it comes to custody, how fit is fit?

Is there a law that says I cannot have visitation and custody without a guardian ad litem or a psychological evaluation to determine fitness?

We have moved since the divorce. Which state's law controls?

We are having custody, visitation and support issues. Do we follow California laws?

How do I get custody of my kids now that I'm out of jail?

Now I would like to regain custody of the children and can't afford a lawyer. What should I do?

How do we transfer child custody without a lawyer?

What steps can I take without a lawyer to transfer custody and stop the deduction of child support from my paycheck?

How can I keep custody of my daughter when her father has a criminal record?

Learn more about how one parent's criminal record can affect custody.

What are the first steps to getting sole custody when we weren't married?

I'm scared to let the father spend unsupervised time with our son. Can you help?

Should I allow my ex to take my child out of the country?

For example, should I notify the court? My son is four years old.

Should I let my ex pay more alimony and less child support for tax reasons?

How would this affect my taxes?

Can a father stop paying support if he wasn't required to in the first place?

He says he doesn't have to pay. Will he?

Will my ex's lies prevent my getting visitation rights?

The kids are both under age 4 and getting coached by my ex. My lawyer is just twiddling his thumbs.