For divorcing couples uninterested in a court battle, mediation is often suggested as a strong alternative. Oftentimes it is. Effective mediation can be cheaper than a traditional divorce and result in a peaceful transition that leaves both sides satisfied. It’s...

When a marriage or other relationship ends and children are involved, figuring out parental responsibilities becomes one of the central issues. Learning how to raise children together when you don’t live in the same house – also known as co-parenting – can be...

If you have a child with a former partner and are hoping to get custody, you need to consider a key question: What type of custody? Because the term is often used as a catch-all, referring to many parental rights, many parents don’t really consider the question. But...