The end of a relationship that involves children is always a challenge. The adults need to focus on getting everything split up, but they can’t forget that they need to do what’s best for the children. Being able to be an effective parenting team has to be a priority...
One of the most difficult aspects of separating from your spouse is negotiating how child custody will be managed. A parenting plan is an agreement that outlines how custody arrangements will look post-divorce. Once the courts have assessed and approved the plan, it...
Parents sharing custody during and after a divorce often have to negotiate about their parenting. For example, you may need to discuss vacation plans ahead of time so that you don't duplicate one another's trips or schedule things for the same week. It's also...
Many parents find themselves in a situation where they raise their children to be independent and self-sufficient at a young age, and that makes their children harder to control as they get older. While teaching your child to be more independent is a good thing, it...
The holidays come with a lot of expectations, especially for parents with young children. By the time kids reach middle school or high school, their holiday wishes likely involve technology that they want or parties they hope to attend. For younger children, all of...
The process of divorce can be extremely testing for all parties. However, the procedure can be even more challenging when children are at the heart of decisions. Unfortunately, there are occasions where one parent may try and turn the children against the other. This...
In a divorce, the court makes most decisions when the parties don’t find common ground. The most feared decision by parents is the one concerning their child’s custody. Sometimes, the court awards legal custody to both parents but physical custody to only one of them....
Going through a divorce is difficult for you and your children. Even if dissolving your marriage is the best decision, it can be challenging to move on to the next chapter of your life. You and your spouse may agree that you want to do what is best for your children....
It is not uncommon for divorcing parents to become overwhelmed with the process. From the financial turmoil caused by the division of assets and decisions about debt responsibility to physical changes including child custody and relocation, the parents must account...
If you have a co-parent who is demeaning you to or in front of your child, it’s only natural to be concerned that this behavior will damage your relationship with that child and even alienate them from you. However, a study published in 2019 found just the opposite....
