How Do I Get the Court to Write an Order?
When a party wants the court to order the other party (or both parties) to do something, she must first make a motion with the court, explaining why she wants what she wants, what the facts are, what law applies, and how she wants it enforced. There are a few ways to...Mothers’ Rights, Fathers’ Rights — What’s Right?
I am sure there are some firms who, starting back in the days of Kramer v. Kramer, wanted to protect fathers. However, I personally think that several firms called themselves “fathers’ rights” as a marketing device because the father is usually the...How to Collect a Court Judgement
Sometimes in the course of divorce or child custody proceedings, the court will award one party to pay certain fees, such as attorney’s fees, for the other party. If that party does not pay those fees, the recipient party can make a motion for a money judgment showing...What To Do When Your Ex Won’t Let You See Your Child
When a parent won’t allow another parent to see their child in accordance with a parenting plan or custody arrangement, often the injured party doesn’t know what to do. Fortunately, there are some ways to challenge another parent not allowing you to see your child or...Shared Parenting: 10 Tips for Happy Holidays
Updated November 2025 Key Takeaways Co-parenting over the holidays can bring out the best — and sometimes the worst — in separated parents. Courts get flooded with “emergencies,” travel disputes, and last-minute drama that most judges don’t consider emergencies at...Connect with us on social media
