During the divorce process, parents are often more concerned about their own interests than they are about the interests of their children. Many times, hurtful things can be done and said. Fortunately for the children, it is the job of the court to look after their best interests. A court must approve any child custody [...]

When it comes to child custody after a divorce, there are generally guidelines that the court must follow. The guidelines that the court must follow in regard to child custody can vary quite a bit from one state to the next. However, there are some overriding principles that most states have put in place in [...]

In the past, it was relatively common for mothers to almost always get child custody in a divorce proceeding. There are many reasons that this took place, historically. Having said that, things are very different today. While it is true that many judges still hold some outdated prejudices regarding whether mothers or fathers ought to [...]