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...
Child Custody
Could this parenting plan clause result in more custody time?
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...
Understanding legal and physical custody
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....
When should you seek to change a custody schedule?
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...
Navigating special parenting time for the holidays
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....
Co-parenting a disabled child
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....
Should you fear a co-parent’s threat about emergency custody?
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...
4 tips for healthy co-parenting
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...
How can working from home affect custody arrangements?
Over the last few years, the working situation for many people has changed completely. For some, this has meant a switch from being in the office 9-5 to hybrid working or even being based permanently at home. While these shifts have proven to be beneficial for many in...
3 extra costs for teenagers that can cause co-parenting disputes
In many ways, raising teenagers is more hands-off than caring for younger children. Teenagers are largely capable of meeting their own needs and following basic rules, unlike younger children. However, there's a trade-off for the reduction in the direct supervision...