As married parents, the paperwork for traveling overseas together with the kids is simple. You turn up at the airport, everyone shows their passport, and that is it. Things become more complicated when you divorce. You and your ex likely still want to travel with the...
Many divorcing parents try to get as much time with their children as possible. It is understandable, as when you are used to spending as much time as you want with your kids, the thought of someone restricting it can be tough. Yet you need to remember that your...
It is easy to let negativity and a focus on yourself dominate your perspective on an upcoming divorce. Some people want to punish their spouses or at least hold them accountable for certain misconduct, like adultery. The more acrimonious the divorce becomes, the...
A divorce won't be the end of your relationship if you and your spouse have children together. It can be a struggle to minimize the negativity during your interactions with your ex. However, as time goes by, it will be easier for the two of you to maintain a positive...
The decision to get divorced is never an easy one. When you add children into the mix, things can become even more complicated. Divorce is also a difficult time for children, and you may be wondering if yours would benefit from therapy. What are some signs your child...
As much as you and your spouse might want to provide a stable, conducive and happy home for your children, an unhappy marriage can give you the exact opposite of this. When one or both parents believe divorce is inevitable, it is important that you understand the...
Divorce is hard on everyone in the family. As a parent, your first thought is always about how you can make sure the kids are looked after and protected. This can often mean, however, that you forget to look after yourself. While it may feel like something that you...
When you have to talk to your children about divorce, you want to make sure that the conversation goes well and that it addresses everything they’re concerned about. This is a major change in their life, and it’s a topic that they probably don’t have much experience...
You’ve probably heard people say that divorce is not good for children or that they want to stay together specifically for the kids. This is a common sentiment that sometimes scares parents off from getting divorced, even when they know that this is what they would...
It doesn’t matter how long you have been married; working to untangle your life, assets and finances from your partner can be a challenging process. Going from a two-income home to a single-income home can also greatly impact how you live, where you live and your...