5 Things to Look for in a Co-Parenting Class Donald Archer Gordon, Ph.D. July 03, 2024 How to choose the right co-parenting class to help you and your kids after divorce or separation. 4 min read
Preparing for Court with TalkingParents June 21, 2024 4 ways you can leverage TalkingParents to prepare for court. 5 min read
7 Helpful Parenting Plan Provisions April 10, 2024 Parenting plan stipulations that can help prevent conflict and add structure. 6 min read
What Are the Different Types of Protective Orders? February 22, 2024 What protective orders cover and how they work in family law contexts. 5 min read
How TalkingParents Boosts Your Work with a Mediator January 22, 2024 How TalkingParents extends the benefits of working with a mediator. 4 min read
4 Reasons to Work with a Mediator December 30, 2023 How mediation can offer a more productive process for divorcing couples. 4 min read
What if I Can't Afford a Lawyer? October 16, 2023 How to find and take advantage of free and low-cost legal services. 5 min read
Can I Record Calls with My Co-Parent? October 09, 2023 The laws regarding consent for recordings and how to follow them to obtain court-admissible evidence. 4 min read
How Child Support Calculations Vary by State September 19, 2023 How states in the U.S. calculate child support differently. 4 min read
Uncontested vs. Contested Divorce July 14, 2023 The differences between a contested and uncontested divorce. 4 min read
Modifying Your Parenting Plan June 15, 2023 Learn how to modify your parenting plan as your co-parenting situation changes. 2.5 min read
5 Benefits of Hiring a Family Law Attorney May 23, 2023 How an attorney can be a great asset in family law disputes. 3.5 min read
What Does it Mean to be in a Multi-Parent Family? Sarah Jacobs April 26, 2023 The definition of a multi-parent family and the legal protections that exist. 3.5 min read
Counteract Parental Alienation with TalkingParents April 11, 2023 How TalkingParents can be used to combat parental alienation. 2.5 min read
How Much Does a Family Law Attorney Cost? January 13, 2023 The costs associated with hiring a family law attorney for your court case. 3 min read
How TalkingParents Can Save You Thousands in Attorney’s Fees June 21, 2022 Most divorce and family law attorneys charge by the hour. Should parents end up in court for a child c... 4 min read
Mediating for Families with Special Needs Children Natalie Baird-King, Esq. and Sarah E. Kay, Esq. June 16, 2022 In this virtual presentation and live Q&A session, speakers Natalie Baird-King, Esq. and Sarah E. ... 80 min watch
How iMessage Updates Will Impact Co-Parent Communication June 14, 2022 The impact that Apple’s latest iPhone software update, iOS 16, could have on co-parents who rely... 4 min read
How TalkingParents is a Game Changer in the Courtroom Carina Michelle Reyna, Esq. March 21, 2022 4 ways that TalkingParents can help you and your attorney in the courtroom. 2 min read
Divorce Recovery for Your Children Christopher G. Aiello December 09, 2021 6 strategies for parents to help their children recover after divorce. 5 min read
How TalkingParents Helps Co-Parents and Attorneys Brenda DeRouen September 21, 2021 Divorce attorney and co-parent, Brenda DeRouen, explains why she highly recommends TalkingParents. 3 min read
The Divorce Process October 30, 2020 Beginning the process of divorce or dissolution of marriage can be difficult and stressful, and follow... 2 min read
How to Change/Modify a Custody Agreement October 21, 2020 Depending on the age of the kids when you first made a custody agreement, it may be necessary to modif... 3 min read
How to Get Custody of a Sibling June 08, 2020 The goal of all custody cases is to determine the custody situation that is in the child's best in... 3 min read
How to Set Co-parenting Boundaries May 22, 2020 Personal boundaries are the limits we set with other people about the types of behavior we will accept... 4 min read
Long Distance Co-Parenting May 20, 2020 Long-distance co-parents need to continue to make decisions to raise a child between two locations. Bo... 4 min read
When Can Kids Decide Who to Live with During a Divorce? May 18, 2020 The judge or mediator’s responsibility is to determine the best interest of the child or childre... 3 min read
Why do Co-Parents Pay Child Support? May 08, 2020 Child support is an amount of money that one co-parent pays to the other to help cover the cost of ess... 3 min read
Co-Parenting and the Military April 20, 2020 Separated or divorced military couples must develop parenting plans that include caring for and suppor... 3 min read
Communication During COVID-19 April 14, 2020 We discuss how to communicate with your co-parent, based on the best practices shared by a divorce law... 3 min read
Grandparent Rights April 06, 2020 In ideal situations, families arrange their own visitation schedules even if it involves the help of a... 2 min read
Should I Exchange Custody with My Co-Parent During COVID-19? April 01, 2020 Co-parents around the world are grappling with the same question: “With social distancing, quara... 3 min read
Calculating Time for Child Support in California March 30, 2020 Parenting time percentage is the amount of time that each parent spends with their children. Called &q... 2 min read
How to File for Termination of Parental Rights March 27, 2020 Parental rights are defined as the legal relationship between a parent and a child. This legal relatio... 3 min read
Parenting Time in Colorado March 24, 2020 Visitation is generally defined as the rights of a non-custodial parent to see his or her child. It is... 3 min read
Quarantine with an Abuser March 18, 2020 In the past, we have discussed what happens when you co-parent with your abuser. As governments around... 1 min read
How to File for Physical Custody in California March 17, 2020 In California, physical custody refers to the parent or guardian that the child will live with most of... 4 min read
Bringing Evidence to Family Court February 28, 2020 Presenting evidence in a divorce or child custody case takes more than recounting conversations betwee... 2 min read
How to Find the Right Family Court Lawyer for You February 21, 2020 While it's not always necessary to hire one for a court case, if you decide you need a lawyer, it ... 2 min read
Common Custody Schedule Examples February 14, 2020 Standard custody schedule formats and options for co-parents with joint physical custody. 4 min read
Types of Visitation in California February 10, 2020 What California judges consider in granting one of four kinds of visitation. 4 min read
How to Enforce Child Visitation Rights February 06, 2020 What constitutes a parenting time violation and ways to enforce your visitation rights. 5 min read
TalkingParents' Guide to Custody January 31, 2020 Child custody guidelines that can help co-parents understand what an agreement entails. 4 min read
Understanding Divorce January 30, 2020 Common questions and answers that help separating couples understand the divorce process. 4 min read
What is Emergency Custody? January 28, 2020 How emergency custody works and why parents and guardians file for it. 4 min read
Can I Represent Myself in Family Court? January 26, 2020 Why people choose pro se representation and how to prepare to represent yourself in court. 5 min read
How to Terminate Parental Rights January 23, 2020 How parental rights can be terminated voluntarily or involuntarily. 4 min read
Limitations of a Father Not Listed on a Birth Certificate January 21, 2020 Why paternity matters and how to establish it voluntarily or involuntarily. 4 min read
How a Felony Record Can Affect Custody and Visitation January 08, 2020 A parent’s criminal record can impact a court’s decision in a child custody case. 4 min read
How Much Does a Child Custody Court Case Cost? December 31, 2019 Factors that impact the cost of a child custody court case. 4 min read
What Is Parental Kidnapping? December 20, 2019 The factors and laws that impact a parent being charged with parental kidnapping. 6 min read
How Supervised Visitation Works November 21, 2019 What supervised visitation entails and how certain circumstances are involved in ordering it. 5 min read
The Average Cost of a Divorce in the U.S. November 05, 2019 Factors that impact the cost of a divorce and how couples can seek cost-effective options. 5 min read
Court Rules on Extended Family Visitation: Grandparents November 04, 2019 Even though grandparents are family, they are not guaranteed legal visitation rights. 4 min read
8 Common Child Custody Questions & Answers October 31, 2019 Child custody is a complicated area of the law, leaving co-parents with plenty of questions. 4 min read
How Is Child Support Calculated? October 30, 2019 How child support payments are calculated and what factors affect the process. 4 min read
When Can Children Make Their Own Decisions About Visitation? October 28, 2019 How a child’s wishes, state requirements, and other factors affect visitation. 4 min read
Am I a Legal Guardian to My Stepchild? October 24, 2019 Even if you care for your stepchild, you may not be considered their legal guardian. 3 min read
How a Parent Can Regain Their Rights After Losing Custody October 16, 2019 Regaining custody is a complicated process that will likely require significant effort and help from l... 4 min read
The Journey of the Child Custody Mediation Process Explained September 30, 2019 Reasons to use child custody mediation. 4 min read
What to Expect When Adopting Your Stepchild September 26, 2019 The process and circumstances in which an adoption is granted can vary by county and state. 3 min read
How Do I Know If My Parenting Plan Is in Effect? September 26, 2019 If you and your spouse are going through a divorce or separation, the family court in your state may r... 3 min read
Do I Need a Lawyer for a Custody Agreement? September 20, 2019 The legal factors of formulating a child custody agreement. 2.5 min read
Do I Need Permission for International Travel? August 21, 2019 International travel rules for parents with shared custody, sole custody, and other special circumstan... 2 min read
How to File for Joint Custody August 16, 2019 What parents can expect when filing for joint custody of a child. 3 min read
Co-Parenting Before Birth July 31, 2019 Start planning for your baby’s arrival with these tips. 3 min read
Can Divorce Be Denied? July 19, 2019 There are a few situations when the court might temporarily deny a divorce. Reasons for court-conteste... 2 min read
What Am I Entitled to in a Divorce? July 19, 2019 Factors that may impact asset division during divorce. 3 min read
Co-Parenting with a No-Contact Order July 12, 2019 A no-contact order is typically put in place by the courts in domestic violence cases. Co-parents can ... 2 min read
What Prevents Shared Custody? June 28, 2019 Experts prefer shared custody for children, however physical or legal joint custody can be prevented b... 2.5 min read
How to Make a Parenting Plan June 28, 2019 Here’s what co-parents should consider when forming a parenting agreement. 5 min read
5 Tips to Simplify Your Co-Parenting Plan June 27, 2019 Simplify your co-parenting plan with these 5 pieces of advice. 3 min read
How to Track Parenting Time Failures June 26, 2019 Parenting time failures take place when your co-parent interferes with your time with your child or wh... 2 min read
Who Pays Child Support? June 25, 2019 Child support orders vary widely by state. Learn more about who pays child support and how it’s ... 2 min read
What to Do When Co-Parenting Doesn’t Work May 30, 2019 When co-parenting isn’t working for parents in a joint custody situation, parallel parenting can... 2 min read
What Family Law Is All About May 14, 2019 Family law is a legal practice area dedicated to issues such as divorce, child support, child custody,... 2 min read
How to Get Guardianship of a Child That Is Not Yours April 26, 2019 You must be granted physical and legal custody of a child that is not yours in order to obtain guardia... 2 min read
Mediation vs. Arbitration: What’s the Difference? March 29, 2019 The advantages of using a mediator or an arbitrator and the difference between the mediation and arbit... 3 min read
Legal Separation vs. Divorce February 23, 2019 If you are considering filing for a legal separation or divorce, here are the differences, benefits, a... 3 min read
What Are Grounds for Divorce? February 14, 2019 Grounds for divorce vary by state. Legally, you can file for a fault or no-fault divorce. 2 min read
How Does Joint Custody Work? February 13, 2019 Understanding the differences between physical and legal joint custody. 2 min read
How Divorce Affects Relocating with a Child February 06, 2019 Legal and logistical considerations for parents with shared custody who are considering moving after a... 3 min read
Custody versus Guardianship: What's the Difference? January 25, 2019 Some key differences between custody and guardianship. 2 min read
Why You Need a Co-Parenting App January 18, 2019 Co-parenting apps help parents with joint custody communicate better when it comes to raising their ch... 3 min read
How Does Guardian Ad Litem Work? October 06, 2018 How guardian ad litem works in family court. 3 min read
What Is Family Law Arbitration? August 28, 2018 Family law arbitration is an alternative way for families to settle disputes. 3 min read
What is the Difference Between Guardian Ad Litem and an Attorney? August 12, 2018 The difference between a guardian ad litem and an attorney. 3 min read
Helpful Links Administration for Children & Families The American Academy of Pediatrics Parenting (Healthy Children) The American Bar Association Association of Family and Conciliation Courts Co-Parenting into the Future Federal Student Aid National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Youth Resources) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program U.S. Department of Education U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development U.S. Department of Labor (Youth & Labor) Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates
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