By: Managing Attorney and Principal Sarah Bennett (SLN) A recent celebrity custody dispute involving Rumer Willis and her ex-boyfriend, Derek Richard Thomas, raised a question that comes up more often than many parents expect: how specific can a custody order be... read more
Divorce can be a confusing and emotionally charged experience for children, yet how parents communicate about it often shapes a child’s long-term well-being. Many guides focus on what to say—but few address the subtle ways parents’ words, tone, or timing can... read more
If you are recently separated or divorced, you are likely still adjusting to what your “new normal” as a two-household family looks like. For many, figuring out how to create a holiday co-parenting arrangement may seem daunting and overwhelming – especially if your... read more
Decision-making authority regarding your child’s health, education, and well-being is referred to as Legal Custody. The ability to make decisions regarding your child’s medical care, educational needs, and religious upbringing can sometimes be more important than the... read more
Whether you’re newly separated or have been following a custody arrangement for a while, co-parenting during the holidays can be difficult for even the most amicable of families. Holidays schedules can be the most contentious part of creating a Parenting Plan. While... read more
What Do Divorced Parents Need to Know? Co-written by Carrie Lehmann and David DuFault As tax time and deadlines are now approaching, recent changes to the tax code and the new government stimulus package are bringing up a lot of questions for parents that do not file... read more
