Child custody cases are often stressful and emotionally charged. They can be difficult for parents and, most importantly, for the children involved. Custody disputes can arise for various reasons, including disagreements over parenting styles, schedules and living...
You may want to change your custody orders for various reasons. It may be because co-parenting has become a real headache, and efforts to find an amicable solution with your ex have failed. Alternatively, you could be worried about the welfare of the children under...
If your children range from preschool to attending college, you understand the importance of education. And this fact is not lost on you now that you and your spouse head toward divorce. As a result, you wonder how to and who will pay for those current or future...
Many couples who get divorced never expected it to happen, and they are just as surprised as anyone. But, often, the signs of an impending divorce were there. They simply didn’t see them until their spouse officially filed for divorce. In this sense, it can help to...
Divorce is challenging, but the stress can be more for parents. This is because it not only affects them but also their children. Research shows that divorce can have significant psychological effects on kids. For this reason, parents going through a divorce are...
Life after divorce can be exciting but there are also numerous challenges. When you and your co-parent were together, you could balance your parental responsibilities. Now, you’re going to have to figure out these things on your own. You’re serious about your career,...
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...
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...
Divorce is rarely easy or pleasant. Even under the best circumstances, this is a challenging and emotional process. However, if you decide to split from your partner and file for divorce later in life, there are additional issues to contend with. While this is true,...
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,...