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...
How does parallel parenting work and when does it make sense?
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...
Schooling and divorce: Talk it out
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...
Create a quality parenting schedule to prevent disputes
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...
Navigating the first holiday season after your divorce
Your divorce was finalized late last summer. You and your children have still been adjusting to a new normal. Now, the holidays are approaching, and you know things won’t be the same. You won’t have custody of your children on Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Eve. You...
The role of the other parent when adopting your sibling’s kids
Being an aunt or uncle can be a profound and joyful experience. You have this intense bond with a child who might share obvious physical traits with you, your sibling or your parents. You get to help support both child and parent, which can sometimes mean stepping...
How much does it cost to raise a child?
Married parents often don’t sit down and think about the actual costs of raising a child. They're conscious about many of those costs because they’re spending their money to meet them, but they don’t sit down and chart it all out. This can lead to some confusion when...
Reframing your child support negotiations
One of the biggest concerns for many parents is financially supporting their child post-divorce. The overwhelming changes to your life often lead to drastic, if temporary, changes in your ability to provide. This is an understandable concern, and often leads to...
The 4 most common types of visitation orders
Most parents who go through a divorce have one worry top of mind: protecting their relationship with their child. The time you spend with your kids is invaluable. A separation can spark fear, anger and worry over how this might suffer – particularly if your former...
Avoid battles with former spouse while children are present
It was the cautious wave of your child’s right hand that warned you as well as awakened you. That gesture told you to back off and not fuel the fire by engaging in another argument with your former spouse. All while your daughter stood between the two of you. She is a...