Many children get their first vaccinations shortly after birth. They will then get more in the months and even years to come. Vaccines are one of the major reasons that infant mortality rates have plummeted in the modern world, helping to eradicate diseases like polio...
When people are getting a divorce and seeking custody of their children, they will sometimes refer to it as if custody itself is just one thing. But there are actually two different types of custody, which are legal and physical custody. It’s quite important to...
As parents, during your marriage, you and your partner often disagreed on discipline. Maybe your partner is very strict and wanted to punish the children at times that you thought were inappropriate, whereas you were more lenient and wanted to give them a gentle...
If your divorce has you remaining in the Sonoma area and your co-parent moving to Southern California or across the country, the most convenient way for your child to visit them during vacations may be by airplane. If they’re old enough and mature enough, you can use...
Despite your best efforts, you and your former spouse just couldn’t make the relationship work. Divorce was the only option left, and that’s the road you have gone down. Thankfully, you settled matters fairly amicably and a child custody arrangement has been put in...
Co-parenting can be a nightmare when the other parent constantly violates the custody arrangement. They could interrupt your parenting time by relocating with the children, not adhering to the visitation schedules or denying you access altogether. When this happens...
Creating a parenting plan with your ex-spouse is an effective way to ensure you and your spouse have a plan for moving forward. A well-thought-out parenting plan will also benefit your children and help them adjust to the situation. Unfortunately, people often make...
Sharing parental responsibilities across two households is always a challenge, especially right after you first separate. However, you and your ex can set yourself up for increased chances of success while co-parenting through the negotiation of a thorough and...
Child custody can be heavily contested during divorce or separation. Besides involving the welfare of the child, it could also mean appearing before the judge. This explains why most couples ask whether they can reach a custody settlement out of court. Generally,...
As a parent, you are obviously concerned about your children’s welfare. But, what if the current custody arrangement is not working in the best interests of the children due to recent developments on your co-parent’s side? What can you do about it? In such a case, you...
