Even if the marriage is ending on amicable terms, divorcing parents must resolve numerous challenges before starting their independent futures. Negotiations must be reached regarding financial changes such as support and property division as well as issues centering...
No matter the circumstances of a divorce, children of a splitting family tend to suffer the most, and according to Psychology Today, many experience a role reversal when one or both of the parents turn to their kids to have a variety of emotional needs met. This can...
After the finalization of their divorce, people may decide to relocate – to a new neighborhood, a new city or even a new state. For some, however, making this life change may require more than having a desire to make a change and moving forward with their plans....
Many states are moving their models for determining child custody to favor shared parenting. Shared parenting is when you and the other parent have equal or almost equal time with the children instead of one parent having the children the majority of the time and the...
Parental alienation has the potential to do serious harm to your child well into their adult years. The best way to prevent this damage is by catching signs of parental alienation as soon as you can. Some signs manifest similarly in most cases of parental alienation,...
Coming up with a suitable living arrangement for your family is one of the most difficult undertakings after divorce; this is particularly true for joint-custody families. The traditional arrangement involves the parents setting up completely separate households and...
When going through a divorce, there are a host of topics to negotiate before drafting the final divorce settlement. One of the most difficult may be determining child custody and customizing a parenting plan that works for everyone involved. While that custody...
If you are a non-custodial parent but love your child deeply and want to ensure that you spend time with them, it is important to understand how state laws regarding parenting time affect you. Many heartbroken parents miss out on spending time with their kids because...
During a divorce, making custody decisions is never easy. However, putting the child’s interests first may make the process a little easier. Whether the parents decide, or the courts do, decisions regarding child custody should take into consideration a variety of...
When separating from your partner, you might spend a lot of time trying to decide on how to share parenting roles and parenting rights. One of your greatest concerns is how well your children will adjust to the parenting decision you make. Will they enjoy moving from...