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Custody cases with abuse can be overwhelming. Parents worry about their child’s safety while handling their own emotions, and facing an abusive co-parent adds fear and uncertainty. Knowing what mistakes to avoid can help you make better choices. Here are three key...
If you share custody of your child, moving out of state is not a decision you can make alone. Even if you believe the move is in your child's best interests, relocation may not be allowed without proper notice and approval from the court. In Delaware, a parent who...
When parents divorce or stop living together, they still have shared obligations to their children. They have to work out an arrangement to share their parental rights and responsibilities. Parents may not agree on how to divide parenting time or decision-making...
When a couple divorces, one of the key issues they must resolve is how to divide their assets, including their family vehicle or vehicles. In Delaware, which follows equitable distribution laws, marital property is divided fairly, but not necessarily equally, by the...
Child support orders in Delaware are crucial for ensuring that the needs of children are met following a separation or divorce. However, circumstances can change, necessitating modifications to these orders. Understanding the process and requirements for modifying...
It can feel very satisfying to learn a new skill and successfully handle a major challenge without external support. People pride themselves on overcoming issues independently. However, there are many scenarios in which stubbornly trying to handle matters without help...
Many divorced parents in Delaware find that a 50/50 custody plan works well for them and their children. However, no plan is perfect for everybody, and parents should consider whether 50/50 is best for them by looking at some of the potential drawbacks. Meeting...
Child custody is a sensitive and often contentious issue in Delaware divorce cases. One popular custody arrangement is the alternating week schedule, where the child spends one week with one parent and the following week with the other parent. While this arrangement...
When crafting or reviewing a child custody plan, a Delaware judge must ensure that its terms meet the best interest of the child standard. This means that a minor's needs must be met even if doing so may not align with what either of the parents may have wanted. There...
An addiction to drugs, alcohol or other controlled substances will play a role in the outcome of a child custody hearing. If you develop the addiction after a custody order is created, a Delaware judge may agree to take a second look at it. The courts must make any...
