A long distance parenting plan is an arrangement for how you will co-parent a child when one parent is not within close physical proximity. It is one part of a court order.
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When the Custodial Parent Blocks Communication With Your Kids: What to Do
Blocking a long-distance parent’s phone or video contact with their children is not just a co-parenting problem. In most cases, it violates a court order. Here is what to do...
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Get a Court Order Before You Move: The Most Important Advice for New Long Distance Parents
There is one piece of advice for new long distance parents that stands above everything else: get a court order before you move and make your parenting plan exactly what...
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Gender Bias in Custody: What Moms and Dads Both Need to Know
Nothing in this article constitutes legal advice. For guidance specific to your situation, consult a qualified family law attorney. A longtime Distance Parent community member shares this perspective: During almost...
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How to Write a Letter to Your Child’s School as a Long Distance Parent
Federal law gives both parents the right to access their child’s school records, attend conferences, and stay involved in their education, regardless of which parent the child lives with. But...
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What to Include in a Long Distance Parenting Plan
What to Include in a Long Distance Parenting Plan There are many parts to creating a long distance parenting plan. When you get to the meat and potatoes of what...
