Co-parenting with your ex-spouse is challenging, even under the best of circumstances. Even if you and your former partner agree on the majority of child-rearing topics, disputes are unavoidable. While you cannot prevent a dispute from occurring, you can take steps to...
The new trend in child custody cases is to try to create a setup with equal parenting. Co-parenting relationships are beneficial for everyone, especially the children. According to National Family Solutions, co-parenting arrangements encourage working together and...
When you go through a Michigan divorce, you may find yourself navigating it in a way you feel is most beneficial for any children you and your soon-to-be-ex share. Your ex may feel as if he or she is doing the same. However, if you two have different opinions about...
You and your former spouse likely want to do whatever you can to co-parent your child in harmony. Co-parents may write up a co-parenting agreement that describes their vision for parenting their child. This agreement lets you address care issues that could come up and...
After a divorce, you may struggle to know what to add to a parenting plan. This cohesive document typically addresses the concerns and needs of you and your ex-spouse's children. Knowing the variety of topics it usually covers can help you both craft a plan that helps...
Getting divorced may mean you need to increase the time you spend working so you can afford basic necessities. As you negotiate a child custody agreement, you will need to have some flexibility to find an arrangement that works for everyone. Juggling childcare and...
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...