Top Qualities to Look For in an Immigration Attorney
Top Questions To Ask A Potential Immigration Attorney
Hiring the right immigration attorney can make all the difference in your future. This guide walks you through the most essential questions to ask before trusting someone with the rest of your life’s path.
Summer Custody Schedules: Why Now Is the Time to Review Your Parenting Plan
Summer break can throw even the most well-organized custody arrangements into chaos. As vacation plans, travel logistics, and shifting schedules come into play, reviewing your custody order early can prevent misunderstandings, legal conflicts, and stress for everyone—especially your children.
The Hidden Danger of Post-Separation Abuse in Custody Battles
Post-separation abuse is a hidden danger in family court, where abusers may use custody battles to maintain control over a former partner. Learn how coercive control continues through legal manipulation—and how protective parents can fight back with trauma-informed representation.
What You Need to Know If You Have A Demanding Career- And Still Want Custody
A demanding job doesn’t mean you’ll lose custody. This post explains how courts assess custody for career-driven parents, what judges look for, and how to prove you’re providing a stable, loving home—even with a packed schedule.
Divorce After 50: What You Need to Know About “Gray Divorce”
Divorce after 50—also known as “gray divorce”—is on the rise, with rates doubling in the past three decades. Longer life expectancy, financial independence, and changing social norms are prompting more couples to choose freedom over decades of dissatisfaction. But divorcing later in life brings complex challenges, from dividing retirement savings to navigating health care and estate planning. In this article, we explore why gray divorce is trending—and what you need to know to protect your future.
What “Full Custody” Really Means and How to Fight for It
Custody battles are more than legal jargon—they're about preserving the moments that matter most. From bedtime routines to school pickups, everything changes when your time with your child is on the line. After divorce, terms like physical, legal, joint, and sole custody can feel overwhelming. This guide breaks down what “full custody” really means—and how to fight for the parenting time your child deserves.
Making Child Custody Exchanges Safer
Custody exchanges should never come with fear. But as the tragic story of Cassie Carli shows, even routine hand-offs can turn dangerous. This post explores new laws, practical safety tips, and legal protections to help parents create safer transitions—before it’s too late.
Nondisparagement Clauses in Divorce: Balancing Harmony and Free Speech
Can a divorce agreement really limit what you say about your ex? Nondisparagement clauses are meant to protect kids from toxic co-parenting—but they can also raise free speech concerns. Learn how courts balance emotional safety with constitutional rights, and what you should know before agreeing to one.
Child Support Modifications: When, Why, and How to Ensure Fair Support for Your Child
Child support isn’t one-size-fits-all—especially when life throws a curveball. Job loss, custody changes, or a new family dynamic can all affect support obligations. Learn when and how to legally request a modification, what mistakes to avoid, and how to ensure your child’s needs stay front and center.
How To Co-Parent During The Holidays With More Harmony After A Divorce
Holiday schedules can quickly become emotional minefields after a divorce. But with clear communication, flexibility, and a child-first mindset, co-parents can turn tense traditions into meaningful memories. Learn how to approach each holiday—big or small—with a plan that supports your child’s well-being and brings a little more peace to everyone involved.
Balancing Domestic Abuse Allegations and Claims of Parental Alienation
In high-conflict custody battles, courts are increasingly forced to navigate a difficult balance: how to respond when one parent alleges domestic abuse, while the other accuses them of parental alienation. These emotionally charged cases carry enormous weight—not just for custody outcomes, but for the long-term safety and emotional well-being of children. Understanding how courts handle these competing claims is essential for parents and advocates alike.
What Parents Need to Know About Custody and Citizenship for Children
New updates from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) may finally bring clarity to one of the most confusing aspects of child immigration: how custody impacts a child’s eligibility for U.S. citizenship. If you're a parent navigating both a custody arrangement and the immigration process, understanding these changes is crucial to securing your child’s legal status.
Tips For When The Other Parent Takes Your Children to Another State
When your co-parent takes your children to another state without your consent, every moment counts. Courts consider how long a child remains in a new environment when deciding custody, so delays can put your rights at risk. Learn what to do—and what not to do—when facing this high-stakes situation.
What To Do If Your Petition For A Restraining Order Is Denied
If your request for a restraining order was denied, you're not out of options. Learn the most common reasons petitions get rejected—and how to fight back with stronger evidence, legal strategies, or appeals that protect your safety and rights.
Unregulated Experts and Their Impact on U.S. Family Courts: A Call for Compassion and Expertise
When family courts rely on unregulated “experts,” children and parents often pay the price. This article explores how questionable expert testimony—especially around “parental alienation”—can overshadow real abuse allegations, leading to unjust custody outcomes. Learn why compassionate, qualified legal representation is essential to protect what matters most.
Prenuptial Agreements: No Longer The Realm For The Insanely Wealthy
Think prenups are just for the ultra-rich? Think again. As more everyday couples bring savings, businesses, or property into marriage, prenuptial agreements have become a smart, practical tool to protect what matters. Learn what a prenup can—and can’t—do, how they differ from postnups, and why having a skilled family law attorney makes all the difference.
Rethinking Co-Parenting for Today’s Families: An “Out-Of-This-World” Model for Connection Over Convention
Elon Musk’s unconventional “family compound” idea might raise eyebrows—but it also raises an important question: Can modern families rethink co-parenting to better support their children? Even without billions, parents can borrow key takeaways from Musk’s model to foster sibling bonds, reduce custody chaos, and create a stronger sense of family connection. Here’s how.
Top 7 Misconceptions About Child Support
Think child support is a punishment? Or that it ends when your kid turns 18? Think again. From gender myths to modification misconceptions, we’re breaking down the top 7 misunderstandings about child support—and explaining how Harmony Law can help you protect your child’s financial well-being.
How Heavily Does The Court Consider A Child’s Preference in Custody Decisions?
Does a child get to choose who they live with after a divorce? The answer: not exactly. While a child’s preference matters—especially as they get older—it’s only one of many factors a judge will consider. The court’s main goal is to protect the child’s best interests, not reward the parent with fewer rules or more ice cream.