Divorce can be tough on kids. As a parent, you want to focus on protecting them and helping them through the process. Your child custody agreement and parenting plan go a long way toward accomplishing this. There are a few main risk factors that can make a divorce...
Child Custody
Keeping children safe on your watch
One of the things many couples don't realize is how different child rearing might be following a divorce. Even if you can agree quickly to all custody matters, you might find yourself surprised at how different it is to take care of a child on your own. Stay-at-home...
Study shows difference in parenting tasks leads to stress for mom
In a study no one is calling surprising, researchers from several universities and organizations have concluded that moms are less happy overall and are more stressed about parenting than dads are. It's important to note that these observations are based on a study...
How can you help ensure joint custody arrangements succeed?
For many people, once a custody battle is finished and the arrangement is finalized, it can be challenging to make it all work as well as it sounds on paper. Things do change, and not every custody arrangement works out, which is why there are plenty of legal options...
Important information regarding recording phone calls
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...
Handling co-parenting issues
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...
The commitment of co-parenting
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...
What should I look for in a divorce mediator?
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...
What is considered the best interests of the child?
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...
Overcoming the challenges of co-parenting with your ex
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...