If you are like most recently divorced parents, you probably hate the idea of seeing your ex several times a week to exchange custody. However, that is exactly what will likely happen after your divorce. It can be hard for people to co-parent calmly, especially right...
How to keep your finances intact during and after the divorce
Besides its emotional toll, divorce can also negatively affect your finances. If you do not have a clear plan in place as well as proper accounting for your finances during the divorce process, you might come to the realization that you can no longer afford your new...
Are your in-laws making the divorce more difficult?
Family dynamics are often extremely complex. They are also unique. Over the years, you may have become very close with your in-laws. Now they’ve caught wind that your relationship with their child is over and that a divorce is in progress. This has resulted in a...
What your children need to know about your divorce
Your children will need to know eventually that you and your spouse are getting a divorce. The talk can be emotionally exhausting for everyone. Preparing what to say to your kids in advance can take some of the stress off your shoulders. Here are some suggestions: 3...
Summer holiday woes: Handling the end of a school year
When your children are in school, it may be much easier to have them on a custody schedule. You know that they’ll be at school for a certain number of hours, so you can work or take care of other responsibilities then. You know which days work well for you and which...
Does age matter during a divorce?
People get divorced at very different ages. There are certainly cases where young couples are married for only a year or two and then decide to split up, and there are also cases when people stay together for decades before getting divorced. Does age actually play a...
These mistakes can hurt your child custody case
When parents who share a child decide to divorce or separate, it is inevitable that the subject of child custody will come up. There is no doubt that emotions can soar high during the child custody trial. But, while to err is human, it is important that you avoid...
Protect your parental rights after divorce
Divorce may be a turning point for any family, but ideally, it should not affect your parent-child relationship. You still have legally enforceable rights as the parent to the child, even if you do not bear physical custody. It means that your co-parent cannot cut you...
Activities that can comfort your child after divorce
Parents will often find aspects of the divorce procedure challenging, and the same can be said for children. However, with the best interests of the child at the center, and amicable negotiations, all parties can overcome troubling issues. The challenge doesn’t stop...
Keys to a successful parenting plan
While there are many important issues to be settled during a divorce, such as child custody, matters do not necessarily have to be settled in an adversarial fashion. Conflict throughout a separation tends to be counterproductive, and it can also impact the well-being...
