Q. I am the proud mom of two very active boys and a 3-year-old little girl. They all tell me they want to trick-or-treat with their father and me, but we have been separated for almost two years now.

Imagine getting divorced and sharing custody with your ex. If Halloween fell during your custody time, would you be willing to let your ex join you for trick or treating, or would you refuse? This ...

This mom was gearing up for a simple Halloween evening: costumes, candy, the usual kid chaos. Instead, her ex’s girlfriend showed up announcing that the children, ages five and three, were “grounded” ...