Living during the Digital Age certainly has its drawbacks and advantages. One advantage that the modern era provides for co-parents is the ability to utilize apps in ways that can make their co-parenting arrangements more manageable. Co-parents may want to strongly...
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Child Custody
Why co-parents need temporary orders as they divorce
When parents who have minor children divorce, their biggest priority is typically those children’s well-being. However, it can be months, if not longer, between their separation and their divorce decree. That’s a lot of time to go without an agreement that details how...
Working out common sources of holiday conflict as co-parents
The holidays can be especially tough when you see images of seemingly perfect families all over television – from commercials to classic Christmas movies – and yours definitely isn’t that. Divorcing parents often don’t know how to make their children’s holidays...
Factors that contribute to a child’s best interests.
It is often said that the child’s best interests are supposed to come first when their parents get divorced. The court may be in charge of creating a custody schedule for the child, giving the parents specific times when they live with the child or the ability to make...
How to share Halloween with the kids when you’re divorced
When you’re newly separated or divorced, there are a lot of “firsts” to get used to – including the first seasonal holidays you have to navigate with your ex-spouse and the kids. Halloween, in particular, can get a little tricky. You only get one chance to see your...
Divorce may be stressful for the children
Adults who are going through a divorce may focus on the legal and logistical sides of the split. This involves trying to decide who will live where and who will get what. These matters can become consuming until the divorce is finalized. Individuals who have children...
What if your youngster won’t cooperate with visitation?
Adjusting to visitation after a divorce can be more than even the most mature, well-grounded kid can manage. If they balk at shuttling between your home and your ex’s residence, problems may loom up ahead. Your youngster may be stubborn about heading to your former...
3 things to consider when preparing for a custody hearing
If you have an upcoming custody hearing, then you need to prepare. Few meetings in life are as crucial as this, and a lack of preparation will harm your chances of getting the result you want. First, you need to consider if what you want is beneficial for your child...
How should I deal with parental alienation?
In a perfect world, the goal of divorcing parents ought to be coming up with a co-parenting plan that works for both parties while addressing the children's best interests. However, this is not always the case. It is not unusual for one or both parents to attempt to...
2 times the courts may approve relocation with your children
Sharing custody of your children can be a frustrating experience, as there are many restrictions on what you can do with your time and with your children. For example, you no longer have the freedom to simply move wherever you want. Instead, you have to notify your ex...