Frequently Asked Questions
We know family law can feel overwhelming—and sometimes, just getting clear answers makes all the difference. Below you’ll find thoughtful responses to the questions we hear most often, designed to help you feel informed, prepared, and empowered as you move forward.
Can one parent sign a child up for activities without the other parent's approval?
This one comes down to what kind of custody you have, and it trips people up because "custody" doesn't mean just one thing.
- If you have joint legal custody, decisions like enrolling a child in a new extracurricular, especially one with a real cost or time commitment, usually should be discussed with the other parent first.
- If one parent has sole legal custody, they generally have the authority to make that call independently.
- Day-to-day activities, like a one-time playdate or a casual weekend outing, typically don't require the same level of coordination as ongoing commitments like travel sports or private lessons.
The friction usually isn't about the activity itself. It's about one parent feeling left out of a decision that affects both of their time and money. If this keeps happening, I'd rather help you get specific language into your parenting plan than watch you have the same fight every soccer season.
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