Co-Parenting

It may have seemed obvious that your child custody agreement isn’t going to stay the same forever. Your child will go from barely crawling on all fours to running through school hallways in no time.  When that time comes, you may want to pick up your dreams where they...

Parents who share custody after divorcing frequently disagree about what the other should do with the kids. However, you generally have the right to do what you deem appropriate and in the best interest of the children during your parenting time, provided that you do...

Knowing that your marriage is over can be hard, but telling your child shouldn’t be. Your child should know what to expect from the future and how divorce may change their life. Preparing your child for divorce can mentally set them to achieve acceptance of the...

Your divorce wasn’t easy, but it was for the best, and you and your ex-spouse have done an admirable job of making sure that you put the kids first at all times. Despite whatever failings either of you had as spouses, you think you’re both good parents. Now, you have...

In recent years, you may have heard about trends involving divorced parents taking vacations together. Some people are shocked to hear about this, but it works very well for parents who are still on good terms. This doesn't mean it's right for everyone, of course, but...

One of the hardest parts of divorce when you have children, is how you can't get a clean break. You have to frequently see your ex for custody exchanges and special events, like basketball tournaments. Custody exchanges can easily become a stressful time for the...

Parents have to share their responsibilities for their children even if their relationship with one another ends. The parenting plan or custody order that you create during a divorce outlines each of your responsibilities to the children. You also have obligations to...

The days when a child has to go from one parent to the other can be very stressful for them. There are several reasons why it could be a hard day. They may be excited about getting to see the parent they’re going to but they already miss the parent they’re having to...

If a marriage is not working, there is no reason to continue the relationship. In fact, ending your marriage may make you and your spouse better co-parents in the future. Look at your relationship with your ex-spouse as developing into something new and better for...

One of the hardest things about getting divorced when you have kids is helping them understand the changes to the family. There are certain things that your children need to know about your upcoming divorce, as well as a few things that they may not need to know. ...