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When getting divorced and trying to figure out how to divide parenting time, most parents are thinking about their own schedules. They have to work, the kids have to go to school, and they need a schedule that fits with their life. This balance can be difficult. It...
When parents decide to divorce, they need to decide who will have custody of their children. They also need to determine the parenting plan, which includes how much time each parent will spend with the children. The more comprehensive the parenting plan, the fewer...
Halloween is fast approaching. Soon enough, it will be time to take your kids trick-or-treating. Couples who have been divorced for a while likely already have a parenting plan in place that dictates how they’ll navigate the holidays, but newly separated parents might...
To your child, divorce looks like serious adult business. As parents, you might even tell them that when they ask a question. “Never mind, son, this is grown-up stuff between your mom and me.” Lawyers, accountants, courts and financial advisors are not something most...
Men often feel disadvantaged and even frightened when thinking about their custody rights in a divorce. There are persistent social myths that make fathers think they won't possibly be able to secure shared custody. On an individual basis, a father may be acutely...
Raising children with a high-conflict co-parent is challenging under the best of circumstances. After you and your ex divorce, you may discover that it is even harder to get along with your high-conflict co-parent. However, since you share children with your ex, you...
If you had to guess the number one issue between couples that predicts their likelihood of divorce, what would you guess? Would it be differences in religion? Do you suspect it’s disparities in education or income? What about infidelity? How about tolerance for risk...
Married couples function as a team working toward common goals. While many marriages continue on successfully, there are times when they may dissolve. Some people see the breakdown of the marital relationship as it occurs, but others might not realize what’s going on....
If you are going through a divorce, one of the things that you should talk about with your spouse is a parenting plan. Once your divorce is finalized, a parenting plan works as a kind of guide to help you and your ex understand what you can or cannot do when you’re...
Modern judges agree that children should spend time with both parents after divorce. Yet, not all parents think the same way. Some still believe they should fight to have the majority of time with their child. If your spouse thinks like this, you need to prepare for...