Child Custody

While everyone hopes for a peaceful co-parenting situation, sometimes circumstances beyond your control make this very difficult. If you have a high-conflict situation with an ex, you may dread having to have in-person conversations or phone calls. You may wonder if...

It's been said many times that the people who fare worst after a divorce are the children. Co-parenting isn't quite like anything else. There will be disagreements about bed times, special activities, discipline and many other circumstances, but these disagreements...

Few people enter into a divorce without a great deal of thought. This is certainly true when it comes to married couples with children. When the decision to divorce has been made, though, the couple will ultimately decide whether they want an amicable divorce or one...

Have you and your spouse decided that you want to try mediation for your divorce? One of the first things you will have to agree on is who the mediator will be. Below are some things to look for when you choose a mediator who can successfully guide both of you through...

Child custody, parenting time, visitation and any other term related to how much time you spend with your child after a divorce could leave you feeling a bit confused. The courts, however, only care about one thing, really. That is, what is in the best interests of...

Co-parenting with your ex during or after a divorce is challenging even under the best of circumstances. Even if you and your ex have a cordial and respectful relationship, you're not going to agree on all parenting decisions. You probably didn't even when you were...

Child custody issues are some of the most contentious matters in a divorce. While not the norm anymore, mothers were usually given primary custody in the past. For one woman, having her dad around part-time was better than having no dad at all, although it took her...

Parenting isn't an easy job when there are two parents in the home. It's even more difficult when there's two homes with a parent in each. When your child wants to live with your ex, what do you do? One single mom said the first thing to do is not to panic. When her...

Parental alienation can be terrible both for the child and for the parent who is being alienated. However, this can sometimes happen unintentionally, so it's important for parents to know what causes it. Behaviors to avoid include: 1. Making negative comments about...

Getting a divorce is not something most people consider lightly. This is especially true when children are involved. There are many studies that show how damaging divorce can be to children if the parents are not careful. Some parents choose to stay together "for the...