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....
After dealing with the stress of divorce, even if you had an uncontested filing, the last thing you probably want to do is go back to court. Most of the time, recently divorced couples have a custody order that will work for their family for at least a few years....
When children experience anxiety, stress or any kind of emotional issues, they often have sleep problems. It’s not uncommon for children to develop these problems as their parents divorce. Sleep issues can manifest as the inability to fall or stay asleep, oversleeping...
If you and your ex-spouse have a custody plan in place that doesn’t give you much time with your child, something you may want to consider is having virtual visitation sessions to bridge the gap between visitation days. This kind of visitation doesn’t have to be...
If you and your spouse have endured marital difficulties for months or years, you two might have finally decided to divorce. As you prepare for proceedings, you may hope that you can minimize your interactions with your spouse in the future. But if you two are...
It can be tough to decide how you want to raise your child when they’re between homes. You might have your own preferences when it comes to their schooling or activities, but if you and the other parent both have legal custody, then you’ll have to compromise. With...
One thing that can negatively affect children is a situation in which their parents don’t get along. With a divorce, the idea is to separate two people who are no longer in a positive relationship. Then, the hope is that they can work together to raise their children...
