Two types of custody must be accounted for in a child custody order - legal and physical custody. Physical custody determines the primary residence of a child, which is perhaps why most parents focus on it. However, legal custody equally matters As a parent, there are...
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Surviving the first holiday season without the kids
If you are newly divorced, or maybe just separated, you could be facing your first holiday season without your children. That can leave you feeling raw and untethered. Failing to address these very real fears of missing out (FOMO) on your children’s holiday...
Work on a holiday co-parenting plan now to avoid problems later
If you are divorced or going through a separation, it is essential to start planning for the holidays now. Holidays can be difficult for co-parents, especially if they are not used to sharing custody. It may be a difficult conversation, but by working on a plan now,...
What makes a good co-parenting plan?
At the onset, a divorce may seem like a lose/lose situation. After all, no one gets married with the goal of divorcing. However, if you have a child together, it is important that you figure out a living arrangement that will serve their best interests. And this is...
Tips for moving with children after you divorce
Going through a divorce means that one party will have to move out of the marital home. When you have children, you’ll have to help them adjust to life in two homes. When the homes are fairly close to each other, the transition is big but not as big as if one parent...
3 co-parenting mistakes to avoid after a divorce
When you divorce and decide that co-parenting is the right option for you and your children, it’s important to work with your child’s other parent rather than against them. Part of this is making sure you have the same agenda as the other parent, which should be in...
Don’t be a divorced dad who’s all fun and games with the kids
If you were a distant, hands-off dad while you were married, you might be worried about drifting further away from your kids now that you and your spouse have parted. Sometimes, well-meaning divorced fathers overcompensate for the things that have gone wrong,...
Does back-to-school season mean changing your custody plan?
As summer turns into fall, it is time to start thinking about school supplies and getting the kids ready for school. Rather than days filled with play and activities, it is time to shift their schedules back into the routine of going to school. For parents adjusting...
Helping your kids stay connected to extended family after divorce
If summer has always been a time when your family took vacations with your in-laws and your kids got to spend time with their cousins, you may be realizing that your divorce means the end of these get-togethers. It may also be the end of big family gatherings. While...
Dealing with your first Father’s Day after separation or divorce
The first Father’s Day after separation or divorce can be surprisingly difficult for many dads. You may not have realized just how many of the things your kids did for you were actually orchestrated by your wife – particularly if she chooses not to help your kids...