By Steve Henry | Published March 19, 2026 | Posted in Child Custody | Tagged Tags: Child Custody, custody, responders | Comments Off on Shift Work, Schedules and Custody: Challenges for First Responder Parents
Shift Work, Schedules and Custody: Challenges for First Responder Parents
First responders report to the scene when others are in need. In many cases, the work they do can be the difference between life and death. While we rely on police officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians and other first responders, they are never fully sure when their services will be needed. First responders understand that Read More
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Understanding Sole vs. Joint Custody in Kansas
Regardless of what led to the end of their relationship, parents of minor children should try to cooperate in order to establish mutually acceptable custody arrangements. This can often be the most contentious and emotional aspect of a divorce or separation. Kansas law mandates that a parenting plan address both legal custody (authority to make Read More
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How Kansas Courts Are Using Case Managers in High-Conflict Custody Cases
Ideally, parents can work out appropriate child custody and visitation arrangements calmly and without undue delay. Of course, we know that this is not often the case in divorces and situations where unmarried partners share a child. Sometimes, mediation is useful in high-conflict custody cases. However, even the best mediators can only encourage dialogue between Read More
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How to Talk to Your Kids About Divorce
Even under the best circumstances, children experience some trauma when their parents divorce. If you’re breaking up with your co-parent, you have a responsibility to ease your children’s emotional strain. This responsibility starts when you first tell your child(ren) about the divorce, and it lasts long after the marriage or union has been dissolved. As Read More
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What Role Does a Child’s Preference Play in Custody Determinations?
The most difficult challenge for many parents who are going through a divorce, or attempting to establish a parenting plan when there was no marriage, is reaching an agreement on child-custody and visitation terms. In the event that consensus cannot be achieved, the judge must set the parameters of the parenting plan based on what Read More
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Developing a Workable Holiday Visitation / Parenting Time Schedule
Child custody matters can become particularly challenging during the holidays, as families navigate the desire to create or maintain meaningful traditions while respecting custody agreements. Developing a workable holiday parenting time schedule that prioritizes the well-being of children and respects the rights of both parents can be a tricky task, especially if parents are also Read More
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Parenting Time During Vacations & Holidays
Allocation of the children’s time during the holidays and vacations can be difficult. If you share custody with the other parent of your children, you’ve already agreed to a parenting plan that includes a visitation schedule. However, holidays and vacations can present special problems. Many unexpected issues can arise, such as activities that involve the Read More
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Communicating With Your Ex About COVID-19 Custody Issues
During a crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic, family becomes more important than ever, especially for children whose schedules have been disrupted by long-term school closures and the cancellation of other activities. Parents who are divorced or live apart for other reasons know the importance of maintaining healthy communication through difficult situations. Though this situation Read More
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