The most stressful year for children whose parents are divorcing is usually the first. One way of easing the strain on them is a living arrangement called “nesting.” Nesting is a way of managing your living arrangements during your divorce. It can provide...
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Factors you’ll need to consider when sorting out custody of your special needs child
Any relationships, including co-parenting, can be difficult to manage. Sharing a child with special needs can make things even more challenging, though. You'll need to consider certain factors when sitting down at the negotiation table to discuss custody arrangements...
What do you worry about during divorce?
Your spouse has asked you for a divorce, and now you’re looking for answers. You’re not trying to save the marriage. You just want solutions that can address the worries you now have, and you want to seek the best possible life for you and your children after the...
How is child support calculated in Minnesota?
When asked to pay child support, you may balk at the figure and wonder why you have to give so much. If you are the one requesting it, you need to understand what you can expect to receive. Minnesota divides child support into three categories: Basic support: To cover...
Does your parenting plan address the kids’ sporting activities?
Your son plays hockey. Your daughter is in gymnastics. Sports have been important to them for years, and you and your spouse have always been there to cheer them on. Now you’re getting divorced, however, and you know things are going to change. Routines will shift....
How to avoid turning into a Disneyland dad when sharing custody
Sharing custody can be very hard on fathers. Dads often worry about their rights and struggle to adjust to the reality of only being around the children some of the time. Especially if your spouse stayed at home with the kids, you may not get as much parenting time as...
When is the best time to divorce when you’re a parent?
If your marriage is struggling, you may believe you need to tough it out until your children leave home. There could be many advantages to this. Children can be susceptible to a lot of stress when their parents split up, and your divorce could affect their education....
Emotional responses could hurt your divorce case
There is no question that divorces can be emotional, but it’s important for those going through them to remember that divorces are also legal arrangements. Getting a divorce is about more than just separating. There are legal actions that happen, and there are...
For children, routines help after divorce
Have you ever heard someone say that humans are creatures of habit? It’s true. We like habits and patterns and routines. We like things to be predictable. This is especially true for children. They’re still figuring out how the world works. The routine not only gives...
How to tell your spouse that it’s over
You are 100% sure that you want a divorce -- and 100% certain that you are dreading the conversation you need to have with your spouse. They’re not a bad person, but the two of you are just not a good match. Telling your spouse that a divorce is coming is never going...