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Rules of Engagement

Henry Koltys — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:43:35 +0000

When issues or potential conflicts arise around child custody, parenting plans, custody agreements, divorce or similar issues: remember that fear means you are getting closer to the truth imagine yourself in the other person’s position know the impact your behavior has upon others acknowledge that your family relationships are the highest priority remember that your reputation is always in issue value [...]

Custody Agreement vs. Parenting Plan

Henry Koltys — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 03:46:35 +0000

What is the difference between a custody agreement and a parenting plan? A custody agreement is usually two or three pages and addresses legal and physical custody, the child’s primary residence, and a brief co-parenting schedule. A parenting plan goes into much more detail and addresses healthcare, education (schools, classes, tutors, special education), childcare/daycare, religious worship/training, detailed [...]

GrandParent Rights-AARP recent post

Henry Koltys — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 19:03:04 +0000

In the seesaw battle to test grandparents’ rights in child-visitation disputes, Hawaii’s highest court in December reversed the momentum grandparents had recently regained. The ruling comes after decisions in 2006 in Pennsylvania, Colorado, and Utah, in which those states’ supreme courts had sided with grandparents who were forced to sue for visits with their grandchildren. In [...]

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Henry Koltys — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 16:20:57 +0000

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Effective Co-Parenting

Henry Koltys — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 15:27:58 +0000

Parenting together is the unspoken agreement we make with our partner or spouse when we both decide to have children and become parents. Having been children ourselves, we know that parents who cooperate and share responsibility are acting in the best interests of the child. We also know that when parents refuse to [...]

Missing Children- What Steps to Take

Henry Koltys — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 20:04:45 +0000

Family Abductions Abductions of children by a family member occur almost exclusively in instances of divorce, and when all lines of communication between two parents fail. This type of kidnapping is usually a reaction to dissatisfaction with a custody or visitation agreement. It is considered kidnapping once the abductor violates the custody or visitation agreement, regardless [...]

Divorce Rate in India on the Rise

Henry Koltys — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 16:40:28 +0000

In a recent article in the International Herald Tribune, records indicate that the divorce rate in India is well on the rise. Few societies on earth take marriage more seriously than this one. Marriage comes early, sometimes even in youth, and is cemented by illegal dowries. Opulent weddings swallow life savings. So venerated is marriage that [...]

We Want Your Opinion!

Henry Koltys — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:27:53 +0000

In our ongoing effort to enhance KidsFirst! for you we have created a simple survey! We would appreciate your feedback and comments regarding what you need during this transitional time. Please take just a minute to fill out our survey! Thank you for making KidsFirst! even better.

What Age To Begin Driving?

Henry Koltys — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 17:08:44 +0000

Probably the most important question in the mind of your teenager is ‘When will I be able to drive?’ Addressing this issue in the Parenting Plan can avoid any confusion when this question comes up. Without a doubt, one of the scariest times for a parent is when their child learns to drive. Thoughtful parents [...]

How to Best Protect Your Children

Henry Koltys — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 17:08:26 +0000

When going through a divorce or seperation it is sometimes easy to overlook the small things that protect our children. In your parenting plan you need to address ALL issues regarding the child or children- not just the big issues, such as protective gear when playing sports. And which sports they are allowed to play. Allowing [...]