Personal and Professional Legal Services in the Heart of Vermont
When parents separate or divorce, they need to decide how to share time with their children. This is called a parenting time schedule. Before you talk to your child’s other parent about this matter or go to court, it can be helpful to think about what kind of schedule...
Virtual visitation has been proven over and over to be a valuable resource to co-parents and their children. By regularly communicating electronically with whichever parent isn’t present at any given time, a child is more likely to benefit from strong, sustainable...
Divorce is never easy, especially when you have a teenage child who may struggle with the changes. As parents, you want to provide the support and stability they need during this challenging time. In this blog, we’ll explore practical ways to help your teen adjust...
Divorce can be a challenging time, especially when children are involved. Effective communication with your ex-spouse helps your children's well-being and stabilizes things. Here are some tips to help you keep a civil discussion with your ex for the sake of your kids:...
Divorced parents often find themselves relocating due to new job opportunities, the desire for a fresh start, or reconnecting with their roots. Although relocating can be a positive step forward after divorce, it undoubtedly presents unique challenges when it comes to...
Adolescents tend to act more independently during divorce. Seeing their parents struggle may make them feel obligated to take on more responsibilities at home or find ways to cope alone. Your teenager may appear mature and confident, tempting you to lean on them....
Despite divorce tearing your marriage apart, you and your ex-spouse still have a shared parental obligation to your child. However, as a father, you might fear that the potential outcome of the court’s parental rights and responsibilities order causes you to lose...
When divorce or split disrupts your family, you hope your child still turns out well. But for that to happen, you and your soon-to-be ex have to stay committed to your parental obligations. In Vermont, the court encourages both parents to maintain a frequent and...
Most Vermont residents view a child custody order as the final word on the subject. But life proceeds in unexpected directions, and divorced parents sometimes realize that the terms of the court’s order for child custody and visitation is unworkable. The natural...
Going through a divorce or breakup is a major transition for everyone involved – especially the children. If you and your former partner have kids, navigating child custody (called "parental rights and responsibilities" in Vermont) can be stressful and challenging....
