Even if you’d be happy never to see your in-laws again after your divorce, if you have children, they may have relationships that need to be maintained. Grandparents on both sides of the family are typically part of a child’s life for as long as they’re around. They...
Custody disputes tend to arise during divorce proceedings. They can also occur when a biological parent has only just become aware that they have a child. Whatever the source of a custody dispute is, the family court will always prioritize the best interests of the...
Although getting a divorce was the best thing for your family, there is still going to be an adjustment period. Not only are you and your spouse going to have to get used to living apart, but your children are going to have to assimilate to the new family dynamic. By...
When you share custody of your kids with your ex-spouse, pulling off Halloween is more of a “trick” than a “treat.” Since the festivities can fall on a weekday while school is in session, or get moved around according to the weather or a neighborhood schedule, a lot...
Parents who are divorced might not have anything nice to say about each other. Keeping those negative thoughts to themselves is beneficial in these situations. When either parent is badmouthed, the children are the ones who suffer. If you find out that your ex or...
Parenting is tough, and co-parenting with your ex-spouse can be even tougher – but the digital age has added a whole lot of new wrinkles that people now have to navigate. One of the biggest issues parents sometimes squabble about is the use of electronics by the kids,...
Even the most peaceful divorce can take its toll on both spouses. After spending years together, it can be a daunting prospect to face the future without one another. However, if you have children together, then you are going to have to remain involved in each...
When you think about how you will divide custody of your children, it is crucial to remember that not all weeks of the year are the same. Your children will operate the same routine for most of the year, but summer break requires special consideration. There are two...
As divorcing parents, you need to get used to the fact that you will spend a lot of time exchanging your child with each other. The custody arrangement will determine the regularity and scheduling, but the mechanics are down to you. Your goal should be to make...
The end of your marriage will be disruptive for you and your children, and many of your long-term plans will need to change. Life after divorce eventually settles back into a routine and gives you a sense of normalcy. Once you have adjusted to sharing custody with...
