Birthdays are fun for children, and they look forward to theirs all year. Don't let your divorce ruin the fun. Talk to your ex about the best way to honor the day. You should be able to find a peaceful answer if you work together. Ask your child what they want to do....
For some people, a welcome bonus of divorce is not having to deal with their in-laws any longer. If you have children, however, that likely won’t be an option. If your kids are close to their grandparents, aunts, uncles and/or cousins on your spouse’s side of the...
Whether your child is going to be spending the summer with your co-parent or your job is taking you away from your child for a time, you’ll likely be entering the world of what’s known as “virtual visitation.” That means you’ll be staying in touch with your child via...
Grandparents and their grandchildren can have a very unique bond. In some cases, their close relationship may prompt grandparents to ask for custody of their grandchildren. There are several possible inspirations for this. Parents may not always be able to provide for...
When couples divorce, one spouse often wants to stay in their family home. That’s if they afford to do it on their own or with the financial help of their soon-to-be ex. If there are children, the spouse who’s moving out may agree that it’s best for the kids to only...
If you and your spouse had children and you were getting divorced, you would have to divide custody rights. This includes the decision-making power that parents have over their children, when making choices about things like medical care or where they will attend...
During divorce, courts have an obligation to uphold the best interest of all involved parties, especially children. As such, the decision of which parent(s) gets to stay with their child is subject to in-depth evaluations and considerations to determine the child’s...
Parenting is an endeavor that takes commitment, genuine love and cooperation between both parents. However, a narcissistic ex may not be able to cooperate in ways that would facilitate a traditional co-parenting approach, hence the need for parallel parenting. If you...
When a marriage that involves a child comes to an end through divorce or separation, the court will often issue a child support order. Child support is intended to take care of the child’s day-to-day needs including food, clothing, shelter and education, among others....
Divorce can be a very traumatizing experience. A relationship that may have given someone a sense of purpose and stability could end rather abruptly and via a process fraught with conflict. Many people have a hard time coping with the emotional consequences of an...