During the summer vacation, many parents want to take trips or travel with their children. This is true both for married and divorced couples, but it can be more complicated for divorced couples because they have a custody schedule in place – and it’s very important...
Going through a divorce when you have children is a challenging undertaking. Not only do you have to deal with things like property division, you also have to handle child custody matters. There are very specific issues that you must consider when you’re just...
No two marriages are identical -- and the same can be said about divorces. Some divorcing spouses can remain calm and reach a divorce settlement quite quickly. For others, the process doesn’t always go so smoothly. Outlined below are some factors that can...
For more divorced parents, the hardest thing about ending their marriage is the fact that they have to split their child’s time with their co-parent. It can be frustrating, too, to know that your co-parent often has to rely on a sitter for your children when it’s...
When parents divorce, one of the major things that needs to be discussed is child custody arrangements. Child custody determines each parent’s legal and physical rights over their children. Legal custody is a parent’s right to decide how their children are raised....
A child custody schedule determines how much time you and your child’s other parents spend with your child. This schedule is often made early in the divorce process. Adjusting to a custody schedule can be difficult, especially if it appears it won’t work at all. Here...
Holidays and visits from out-of-town guests challenge the co-parenting balance. These events often come with memories that last a lifetime, which is why many divorced parents grapple with whether to switch parenting time to accommodate these special occasions or not....
Having a child with a physical disability can put a strain on any marriage. Whether your child’s disability is part of the reason you and your spouse are divorcing or not, developing a custody agreement that’s in the best interests of your child can be challenging....
You probably understand this by now, but divorce can turn someone you have known for years into a virtual stranger. Those who cannot cope with the end of a marriage often act uncharacteristically, hoping to get a reaction from their spouse. Unfortunately, making...
Co-parenting can be a challenging journey, but with the right approach and mindset, it can be a positive and nurturing experience for both you and your child, even if your approach to the situation is healthier than your co-parent’s. Ultimately, regardless of how...