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...
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...
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...
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...
