Your child’s graduation from high school is one of the biggest days of their life. They worked hard to achieve this milestone and they want to celebrate their accomplishments with the people they love. This can be a bit of a challenge if you are divorced, but it is...
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Child Custody
Fathers can stay involved with their children after a divorce
It's been found that children can thrive after divorce when they are still connected to both parents. In many cases, this means that courts will now use joint custody instead of sole custody to ensure that children still see both of their parental figures. This often...
3 common mistakes parents make during custody battles
When a marriage is over, one of the most difficult decisions a couple will have to make is regarding custody. A child custody case can be difficult no matter the circumstances. That being said, it is important that you do not make things any harder for yourself by...
3 rules that make shared custody less stressful for the children
Most divorcing couples will find themselves sharing parental responsibilities. The judge presiding over your divorce wants to do what is best for your children, and usually what is best for your kids involves maintaining a strong relationship with both parents. While...
Why would you seek the first right of refusal for parenting time?
When it comes to shared custody plans, the devil is in the details. Choosing the right terms will set you up for success, while ignoring possible issues will lead to future conflict. Many parents focus so much on the division of parenting time that they don't think...
How do you deal with parental alienation?
Divorce or separation can be hard on everyone involved, particularly when children are involved. Depending on the circumstances of the divorce, the court may grant one parent full custody of the child as the other parent is granted visitation rights. Sometimes, a...
Don’t let a custody battle turn you into a helicopter parent
When divorced parents find themselves seeing only half as much of their kids (or less) as when they were together, it can bring out controlling behavior. Some become what are known as “helicopter parents.” These are parents who are overprotective and overly involved...
Bear these 4 things in mind when working out custody
You love your children and want to spend as much time with them as possible after your divorce. It sounds reasonable, and your spouse is probably thinking the same thing. They also love the kids and want to spend as much time as possible with them. How do you turn...
Proper communication is imperative in co-parenting
Parents who go through a divorce have to determine what’s best for the children. In almost all cases, having both parents around is what the kids need. This isn’t always as simple as it sounds. Both parents will have to make an effort to get along or the children can...
Child custody statistics for parents to consider when divorcing
Ending a marriage when you have children is one of life’s most heart-wrenching events. You must think of yourself and try to plan a new start, but you must also consider how the divorce might impact your kids. Anytime you can learn from the experiences of others, it...