Parenting time and support
Time with your kids, and money for them
Most parents want the same two things: a schedule the children can live with, and support that actually gets paid. We help you ask for both, change what no longer works, and answer papers from the other parent.
Courts expect parents to put the children first, and so do we. We help you show a judge what a workable plan looks like.
We can help you with
Custody and visitation orders, new or changed
Setting, changing and collecting child support
Holiday, summer and school-year schedules
Moving with the children, or the other parent moving away
Answering a motion you were served
In the judge’s words
What a judge looks at first
The details differ by state, but the questions are much the same. Knowing them helps you prepare.
Who does the daily care
School mornings, doctor visits, dinners. Judges ask who has been doing them.
Where each home is
Distance to school and how the children get there matter more than how big the house is.
Safety
Any history of violence or neglect weighs heavily. Tell us even if it feels hard to say.
What each child needs
Ages, health, activities and friendships all shape a schedule that holds up.
Questions from parents
Can I stop the other parent from seeing the kids?
Not on your own. Only a judge’s order can limit time with a parent, and judges start from the idea that children do better with both. If safety is the worry, tell us right away.
Is support based on how much time I have the kids?
In most places, yes, along with both parents’ incomes and costs like child care and health insurance. We run the numbers with you before any hearing.
The other parent stopped paying. Now what?
Keep a record of every payment and every missed one. There are ways to collect, from wage withholding to asking the court to enforce the order, and we explain which fits your case.
Can I move to another city with my children?
You may need the other parent’s agreement or a judge’s permission. Talk to us before you sign a lease.
Want the schedule written down before the hearing?
We’ll help you draw it up, and walk you through the courtroom before you walk in.