Children finding out that their parents will soon divorce often have quite a few questions. It's important for you and your ex to work together to address your children's concerns and ensure that they know the divorce is not their responsibility or fault. It is...
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Emotions abound in divorce: Make a plan
When you’re going through a divorce, you’re going to have your own emotional challenges. These may be intense, and they’ll come at the same time that you have to help your children deal with similar feelings. It can be overwhelming to do this if you don’t have a...
Should you let the kids have a say in your parenting plan?
You’re the parent, so you make the rules for the household, right? As much as that’s true, there are times it’s important to let your kids have a say about things that affect them the most directly -- and that just might include when you’re making decisions about...
Changing societal views help dads win joint custody
As the famous Bob Dylan song goes, “The times they are a-changin’.” So too is the matter of joint child custody, which is more common now than ever before thanks to new perspectives. Roles aren’t always what they used to be. There’s plenty of stay-at-home dads...
Be an active parent, not a Disneyland dad after a divorce
As a father going through a divorce, you probably cherish the time you have with your children. If your wife filed for divorce, she may temporarily have more parenting time until the courts issue the final custody order in your case. If all you have is visitation,...
Parenting plans that work best for children
When going through a contentious divorce that includes child custody litigation, asserting parental rights, and determining the best interests of the child, a parenting plan is the most important part of any settlement. Whatever parents in Minnesota ultimately decide...
Tips for ensuring children’s stability after divorce
For many Minnesota parents who have decided to split up, a priority in moving forward is their children's wellbeing. While the reasons that led to the parents splitting up might make it difficult to achieve, parents must work together to ensure their children's...
Shoot for “good enough” when parenting after a divorce
After a couple goes through a divorce, it is common for them to be concerned about the well-being of their children. It is sometimes said that children with parents who have divorced often get bad grades, experience mental health problems, go to jail and experience...
How a calendar may contain relevant information in a divorce
Among the bank statements, tax returns and other documents people in Minnesota may gather in preparation for divorce, they might be surprised to learn that a calendar can be useful as well. If they are parents, the calendar can help them reconstruct scheduling,...
How parents can work together after a divorce
Minnesota parents should work toward a functional relationship even after they get a divorce. This is important for the well-being of their children. Focusing on the children can be an excellent way for the estranged couple to set aside their differences.Despite no...
