There are few bonds stronger than a parent’s love for their child. That’s why custody cases can be so contested. Both parents will likely want what is best for the child, but may not agree on exactly what that is. When parents can’t agree, the family court in New York...
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Understanding custody arrangements: Sole vs. joint
When discussing child custody, you may encounter two primary types: sole custody and joint custody. Understanding the differences between these custody arrangements is crucial because the arrangement may significantly impact both parents and children. Below are the...
How to reduce conflicts during custody exchanges: 5 tips
When you share minor children with your ex, custody exchanges can be a frequent source of tension and stress – for you, your co-parent and your children. You’ve always prioritized your child’s needs and want to keep their transitions from your care to your co-parent’s...
Tips for dealing with negative communications from your co-parent
If you and your ex or soon-to-be ex have agreed to share custody of your child, you’re likely doing what’s best for your child – and for both of you. That doesn’t mean, however, that it’s going to be easy – especially in the beginning. In the early weeks and months...
How are legal and physical custody different?
When a couple gets divorced and they have children, dividing custody of those children becomes perhaps the focal point of that divorce case. There are still many other things to do, such as splitting up marital assets, but the child custody arrangement is often what...
3 reasons to put the brakes on new relationships before divorce
You deserve to be happy, and if you are not happy in your current marriage then ending it through a divorce may be best. There are plenty of chances for romance out there, as they say. But what happens if you find another love sooner, rather than later? What happens...
3 reasons to get a temporary custody order quickly
When your marriage is ending, you may not want to stay one minute longer under the same roof as your spouse – especially if the split is particularly hostile or bitter. Unfortunately, you need to take a deep breath and dig in. You may not want to leave the family home...
3 reasons to pursue supervised visitation for an abusive ex
Ending a toxic marriage can bring a much-needed breath of fresh air into your life. When children are involved, the circumstances may not be as straightforward. Children generally need attention from both parents and maintaining a healthy relationship with both...
How can you co-parent effectively with a narcissistic ex?
You have successfully managed to divorce or otherwise split from your narcissistic ex, but you find yourself in a situation where you need to co-parent with them. While you are understandably dismayed, the children will benefit from the stable and supportive...
5 ways divorced parents weaponize their children
When parents divorce, their top priority should always be their children. Most of the time, that’s exactly how it works. Unfortunately, some parents – especially parents who are narcissistic or emotionally abusive – are perfectly willing to “weaponize” the children...