Child Custody Help for Single Parents
By Jennifer Wolf, About.com Guide
Your kids are the most important thing in your life, so it's natural to worry about child custody. All of the resources on this page are designed to help you learn more about child custody and prepare for court. You can come back to this page any time by clicking on the Child Custody tab at the top of the screen whenever you visit the Single Parents at About.com website.
- Understand Child Custody
- Parent-Child Visitation
- Prepare for Court
- Co-Parenting Plans
- Special Circumstances
Understand Child Custody
The following resources will help you learn about child custody and the laws in your state.
- The Best Interests of the Child
- Prepare for a Child Custody Evaluation
- Child Custody for Unmarried Parents
Parent-Child Visitation
Visitation is a key time for your children. Whether you're the custodial parent or the non-custodial parent, making the effort to value and honor your kids' visitation time can have a huge impact on your children.
- Sample Visitation Schedule
- Free and Low-Cost Visitation Ideas
- Maximize Overnight Visits
- Supervised Visitation Tips
Prepare for Court
Use the following resources to make sure that you're well-prepared for each court appearance.
Co-Parenting Plans
If you're a single parent working to intentionally co-parent with your child's mom or dad, it's imperative that you have a plan in place for how you're going to make that happen.
Special Circumstances
Every family is unique. Get answers to the circumstances you're facing with these resources.