On Behalf of Koiles Pratt Family Law Group | May 5, 2020 | Child Custody
Family court judges generally take the approach that it’s always better to have both parents involved in their children’s lives. Joint physical custody has become the preferred approach when parents split. There are times, however, when a judge will think twice. Some...
On Behalf of Koiles Pratt Family Law Group | Apr 17, 2020 | Child Custody
When you have one child, that little one usually becomes close to you and your spouse. Finding out that you’re going to divorce can lead to negative emotions for the child. This can be difficult to overcome because they don’t have siblings who are going through the...
On Behalf of Koiles Pratt Family Law Group | Apr 14, 2020 | Child Custody
Parenting plans are hard enough to get right, and providing for every contingency is nearly impossible. Foreseeing the current situation would have taken a masterstroke in planning, but your family can pull through by approaching hard rules with a softer touch....
On Behalf of Koiles Pratt Family Law Group | Apr 8, 2020 | Child Custody
After divorce, or during the process, some parents worry that their children are going to pick where they want to live — and it won’t be with them. For instance, a mother may want to share custody of her son with his father, but she will worry that the boy will...
On Behalf of Koiles Pratt Family Law Group | Mar 6, 2020 | Child Custody, Divorce
For many people, divorce can be like a fresh start. While the process is often difficult and emotional, by the time everything is over, you’re probably ready to get on with your life and start anew. But what happens if those plans include moving to another state? And...
On Behalf of Koiles Pratt Family Law Group | Jan 24, 2020 | Child Custody
Becoming a father means being responsible for the life of someone other than just yourself. In addition to the new obligation to provide for your child, you will experience the joy and love that comes from bringing a new life into the world. For those who do not have...
On Behalf of Koiles Pratt Family Law Group | Jan 22, 2020 | Child Custody
Are fathers given unfair treatment in court when it comes to the custody of their children? Maybe. Officially, judges aren’t supposed to let old-fashioned notions of gender roles influence their decisions about custody, but 80% of the parents with primary custody of...
On Behalf of Koiles Pratt Family Law Group | Jan 17, 2020 | Child Custody
Non-traditional families, where couples aren’t necessarily legally married, are far from abnormal these days. While there’s nothing wrong with couples deciding not to marry, a child can sometimes complicate the picture. But, as long as everything is going okay between...
On Behalf of Koiles Pratt Family Law Group | Oct 14, 2018 | Child Custody, Firm News
A father who failed to attend a custody court hearing will be spending six months in jail. The man, who was living in Massachusetts at the time of the child custody hearing, was found in contempt of court for failing to attend the hearing, which was held in another...
On Behalf of Koiles Pratt Family Law Group | Jun 4, 2018 | Child Custody, Firm News
Over the last several years, more and more people are coming forward with tales of sexual assault, most notably against celebrities. These accusations affect not only the people directly involved but also their families, as many Massachusetts residents may have...