Guardianship - Page 2

For years, the presumption in divorce was that the children should go to the home of one parent. Then, that started to shift as divorce became more common. For several decades, shared or joint custody has been the presumed better option for families facing divorce. The New York family courts tend to operate under the ...

If you are growing older and realize that you don’t want to find yourself in a guardianship with someone you don’t trust in control of your life, then it is time to put together a plan to protect yourself. Guardianships are powerful tools that families may use to take control of an elderly person’s personal ...

Divorce is hard, but reworking your life after the ink dries on the paper is often the most challenging part. Particularly if you are navigating co-parenting with your ex-spouse, finding a way to make post-divorce life and parenting function is a major headache for many families. One way that some families are coping with the ...

A divorce is potentially one of the tensest experiences you will go through. Needless to say, you do not have a lot of spare time or attention. But you should still keep an eye out for potential signs of parental alienation. This happens when a co-parent tries to drive a wedge between you and your ...

If you become unable to express your wishes regarding your health care and treatment, who gets to make these decisions for you? In New York, the answer to this question has recently changed for many people. Health Care Proxy vs. No Healthy Care Proxy For those who have a health care proxy, the answer is ...

Most separated and divorced parents take great pains to protect their children’s emotional well-being. Parents try to keep their kids’ lives as normal as possible and constantly reassure them that they are loved — and that both parents will always be there for them, even if they’re no longer together. Parents often don’t realize that ...

The terms “parental gatekeeping” and “parental alienation” are often used interchangeably. However, parental alienation — where one parent tries to turn a child against the other parent — is an extreme form of parental gatekeeping. Parental gatekeeping involves a parent restricting a child’s contact with their other parent and/or trying to minimize the other parent’s ...

You were awarded sole custody of your child in your divorce, but your ex has visitation rights. You want to abide by the court order, and you know that it’s important for your child to maintain a relationship with your co-parent. However, you’re concerned about the safety and well-being of your child during those visits. ...

Divorced parents are typically expected to put aside the differences that led to their break-up and the additional animosity created during their divorce and work together amicably to raise their children. However, in some cases, parents just aren’t able to do that. This is where co-parenting counseling can be helpful. In some cases, parents reach ...

You knew that your ex was always going to be in your life since the two of you have children. However, you thought they’d be easier to tolerate when you didn’t have to be around them all the time. Unfortunately, they’re just as infuriating as ever — maybe more so since you have less control ...