As parents who are no longer together, coming up with a plan that communicates expectations and how to handle conflicts can help you ensure the well-being of your children. While it may seem like a difficult task, having a comprehensive parenting plan in place can be...
Co-parenting doesn’t end when your child goes off to college
Whether you put off getting a divorce until your child went away to college or you were divorced years before they reached that milestone, you and your co-parent are likely no longer dealing with a custody agreement. That means your child can decide where they want to...
3 ways to support a child with suffering grades after divorce
Researchers have long attempted to quantify the impact of divorce on children. Doing so can be a challenge as children in different family circumstances respond differently to the stress of a divorce. Factors ranging from age to the relationship the child has with...
3 ways to make custody exchanges easier on the children
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...
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...
Dealing with custodial interference
Child custody disputes can get complicated. Who ends up with the children and for how long can take a lot of time and energy to resolve when the couple cannot agree on things. The courts always put the children's interests first, and either parent may feel disgruntled...
Coparenting and the Fourth of July: Tips for a festive holiday
The Fourth of July is a fun holiday that many people spend together with family and friends. There are often fireworks displays when the weather is good, and children and their friends might go to festivals or parties in their local areas. Coparenting on the Fourth of...
Who will pay for your child’s car insurance after your divorce?
If your child is still in elementary school or even if they’re getting into the preteen years, the last thing you’re probably thinking about as you work out your custody and support agreements is who will pay for their car insurance. You’re under enough stress without...
Do children have a right to decide where to live after a divorce?
In Massachusetts, it’s important that your child’s custody and visitation orders are set up in their best interests. Your child may have an opinion about what they want, but do you have to listen? That’s something to consider closely as you and your ex-spouse create a...
Why do so many divorced parents use parenting apps to text?
Smartphones have made instant, on-demand communication the standard. You and your ex have probably maintained constant communication throughout your relationship. Now that you’re divorced, you may not be talking as much. However, when you share children, you will have...
