Custody of minor children is usually written up as “joint” in the divorce decree. There is usually a distinction between “legal custody,” in which parents have equal rights regarding decision-making, ...

Child custody agreements can get very messy, especially following the end of a relationship. For many couples, barring any concerns about the welfare of the children, a 50/50 split seems like a ...

'Meaningful Consultation' Over Add-On Expenses in Divorce Alan Feigenbaum discusses a recent New York Family Court decision highlighting the importance of clearly defining terms like “meaningful ...

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Court of Appeals reversed a lower court’s decision to vacate an injunction that required a broken-up couple to share custody of their Pomeranian, Teddy Bear, every other two ...