Child Custody

Divorce changes many things, but it doesn't have to change your ability to be a great parent. As you embark on this new chapter, co-parenting might seem daunting. However, with the right approach and mindset, you can create a positive environment for your kids to...

Some people who go through a divorce opt to move out of the area they lived in while they were married. This typically doesn’t cause any issues, but it can make things more challenging for people who have children.  Long-distance parenting will require work on the...

Being informed by your co-parent that your child doesn't want to visit you can be discouraging. What can you do to solve this issue without pushing your child even further away? Here is what to consider: Don't take it personally Your child refusing to visit you may...

A child custody arrangement is used to help parents work together to raise their children. The arrangement clarifies the responsibilities and obligations to their children. Parents can use this arrangement to decide custody days and determine who is responsible for...

Being a divorced parent is not always easy, but it can be when you share custody with your child's other parent. Co-parenting can be very similar to parenting in a single home. In other words, you may have to have many important conversations with your co-parent about...

A child custody schedule is often made during a divorce. The schedule outlines each parent’s responsibilities and how often they have custody of their children. Typically, child custody rotates between parents, which often happens daily, weekly or monthly. Parents can...

Children have a lot to think about when their parents go through a divorce. It’s critical that their parents do what they can to alleviate some of the pressure off the kids. One of the most stressful days for children is probably transition days, which are the days...

Divorce, in and of itself, can be a stressful life experience, but it can get even harder if you have minor children. Amidst the emotional rollercoaster that characterizes some divorces, it is not uncommon for one or both parents to try to attempt to “win the kids’...

If you’ve gotten divorced, you and your ex may share custody of your children. If this includes physical custody, it means that you have some parenting time with them. This may not be divided perfectly evenly, but you do get to see your kids – perhaps when they live...

When a divorcing couple has school-age children, one of their primary concerns is often that the break-up doesn’t affect their kids’ performance in school. The studies showing that divorce can have a negative effect on children’s grades and even their educational...