Child Visitation FAQ

Answers to child visitation questions that arise after a divorce or separation.

Child Custody FAQ

Answers to common child custody questions.

Child Support Payment FAQ

Answers to commonly asked questions about child support payments.

Child Support and Taxes

Child support tax information you need to know.

Paternity Issues and Child Support

Establishing paternity is a critical step towards collecting child support.

Grandparent and Caretaker Visitation Rights

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

Parenting Agreements

Practical steps to help you create a workable parenting plan with your child's other parent.

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

Ten tips to help divorced dads deal with special occasions like birthdays and holidays.

How Can I Change a Child Support Order?

When and how to ask a court to modify the amount of child support you must pay or the amount you receive.

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?

If he's determined not to, do I have to force him into the car?

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?

We haven't been to court yet, but we have a mediation coming up. How can I make sure I keep my child?

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.