When you get divorced, it is good to put your children first. For parents, this often means transitioning into a new role as co-parents. They have to consider how they are going to communicate, how they’ll exchange time with the child, how to split up different...
Year: 2024
Why do children think they cause divorce?
If you and your spouse are getting divorced, you certainly don’t believe that it is your child’s fault. You know that they had nothing to do with the split. In fact, you may even think that getting divorced is going to be better for your child overall and that this is...
4 types of emotional abuse that could lead to divorce
Most divorces are inspired by irreconcilable differences between spouses. One major cause of these differences is abuse. Abuse in marriage manifests in many different ways, including physical and emotional abuse. The following are types of emotional abuse that could...
How can parents monitor their child’s well-being after a divorce?
Divorce can be difficult for children. Many parents want to know their children are doing alright. However, it is not always easy to know if children are adjusting well to their new life. Parents can make attempts to monitor their children’s emotions. This can be...
How can a mediated divorce differ from a litigated one?
Increasingly, divorcing couples – particularly parents -- are choosing to divorce using mediation rather than litigation, which has long been the “traditional” method of divorce. Mediation can minimize not just the length and cost of divorce but also its emotional...
How mediation can protect children from the hardest part of divorce
family. It is common for families to experience a reduction in their overall standard of living after a divorce and for everyone to experience emotional and social changes. Parents preparing for divorce in Texas often hope to minimize the impact that their divorce...
Co-parent communication is key for summer vacation
Summer vacation may be very fun for children, but it can be very complicated for co-parents. When they set up their parenting arrangement and child custody schedule, they likely planned around the children’s school schedule and their own work schedule. But that all...
Reasons to modify a child custody arrangement
When your child custody arrangement was first made, there didn’t seem to be any issues. There may not have been any issues for weeks or months after it was drafted. However, many parents change their custody arrangements over time. You may be facing an issue with a...
Consistent co-parenting is good for your children’s well-being
Co-parenting is a team effort that requires working together to raise the children in a conducive environment that promotes their growth and development. However, it can be difficult to achieve this when co-parents lack consistency in how they do things or discharge...
Common sources of co-parenting disputes
Divorce has a significant impact on everyone involved, especially the children. However, it’s important to note that children can thrive post-divorce. Generally, the best approach for the children is for both parents to be actively involved in their upbringing. The...