Back-to-school season brings extra costs beyond child support. Learn how courts divide school expenses between co-parents and what legal options exist.

Arizona lawmakers are under pressure to fix child welfare failures after the tragic death of 10-year-old Rebekah Baptiste. Will this task force lead to real change?

New school year, new schedule? Before routines clash and communication breaks down, discover why August is the smartest time to update your custody plan.

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.

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.

How do judges decide what’s truly best for a child in custody battles? From evaluating each parent's involvement and past behavior to considering school proximity and co-parenting potential, judges follow a thorough decision-making process guided by a single principle: the best interests of the child. This article explores what factors influence these decisions and how they’re weighed in real-world family law cases.

Struggling to create a parenting plan with an uncooperative co-parent? Learn how a Harmony Law attorney can help you build a solid, legally binding plan—through mediation, negotiation, or litigation—even in high-conflict or no-contact cases.