A child custody schedule allows parents to share custody of their children after divorce. This schedule will help maintain a child’s daily routine on each parent’s specific custody days. Parents often have to consider a lot of variables before settling on a child...
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Sharing your child with your co-parent over the holidays
The holiday season can be the toughest time of year for divorced parents. Even if you’ve worked out a holiday/winter break custody schedule, if you’re not with your child for special days like Christmas and New Years, it can be lonely and depressing – even if you’re...
Tips for effective communication when co-parenting
Communicating with a co-parent is an undertaking that is often far easier said than done. As a result, it can be helpful to keep specific tips in mind when cultivating healthy co-parenting communication. You’ll want to prioritize the well-being of your children in...
Couples with special needs kids face unique challenges during a divorce
There’s no question that having a child with any kind of special needs can put a strain on a marriage. Everything from misplaced guilt to added financial obligations to differences in how the child should be treated can drive spouses apart. Oftentimes, they’re both...
How do I work with a Guardian Ad Litem in my child custody case?
In some legal matters involving a child, the judge assigns a Guardian ad litem to represent the interests of that child. As a parent, it can be challenging to have someone appointed to advise the judge regarding your child’s best interests. However, learning how to...
Don’t let your child’s birthday become a competition
Some parents cannot resist the urge to get one over on their ex on their child’s birthday. They try to outdo their co-parent on everything from the size of the birthday cake to the cost of the presents they buy for their children. If your co-parent is like that, it...
Why is compromise crucial for divorcing parents?
Divorce can be much simpler when both parties are willing to make compromises. The chances of both wanting the exact same outcomes are unlikely. However, a bit of give and take can help you move on with your lives. If you are divorcing without children, splitting your...
4 ways to deal with Thanksgiving as divorced parents
When you create your child custody agreement as part of your divorce, you need to give special consideration to the holidays. Thanksgiving can be more challenging to deal with than most days of the year because it is often a cause for big family celebrations. There...
Successful co-parenting takes work
One of the best things that parents can do when they split up is to commit to raising the children together. This takes work on the part of both parents, but it won’t always be easy. Making co-parenting work requires you and your ex to have open lines of...
Wealth does not guarantee a child custody victory
When you and your co-parent enter the divorce process, you either agree on child-related issues or oppose one another. Unfortunately, the latter is typically the norm in most divorces. Those with wealth often believe it will ensure a bid for sole custody succeeds. In...