In contrast to traditional litigation, which can be adversarial and contentious, mediation encourages cooperation and communication between divorcing parents. This approach often leads to more amicable resolutions that consider the needs and well-being of the entire...
Divorces can be stressful and emotionally challenging, especially when they’re contentious and involve untangling numerous details. In these situations, both parents and children may find themselves in the middle of it all. If you’re a parent worried about your child...
Life after divorce can be more challenging because it often involves various adjustments, helping the family transition to the new setup. Making these changes can take a lot of effort, especially if you have legal obligations imposed by the court, such as a parenting...
Picture this: As a divorced couple with children, you are getting along just fine. No bad blood. The children too are ok. However, there is one little problem. The parenting plan you provided in court isn’t working anymore, and it’s no one’s fault. Can’t you just work...
Co-parenting or sharing custody requires regular communication between parents. The more structure the parents apply to their co-parenting relationship, the easier it is to work together in the best interests of the children. They generally need to align their...
Stability can be very helpful for children during and after a divorce. It can help them adjust to this change in their life by keeping other things the same. This can be very reassuring and helps children mentally and emotionally. But as a parent, how do you create...
If you’re divorcing a spouse and co-parent with a substance abuse problem, you likely want them to remain in your child’s life (assuming they aren’t abusive or violent), but you want to limit their custody for the safety and well-being of your child. If your spouse is...
A prenuptial agreement can help to protect you if you get a divorce. For instance, maybe you brought significant wealth to the marriage or you earn much more than your spouse. The prenup can be used to protect some of these assets and keep them out of property...
If your children are involved in football, hockey, drama club or other extracurricular activities, you likely need to consider them during a divorce. These activities could play an important role on many levels. To begin with, courts often focus on stability when...
Maintaining meaningful connections with loved ones, especially for noncustodial parents, can be challenging. If you are a parent who doesn’t get along with your ex-spouse, you may wonder how you can stay in your kid’s life without encountering disputes. This is where...