Divorce can be a trying time for everyone involved, but the children are often the ones who suffer the most. There may be situations where neither parent is able to take care of their kids, such as when both parents are addicts. In such cases, the grandparents of the...
Child Custody
Why shouldn’t you badmouth your ex?
Co-parenting is a complex undertaking that’s not always easy. While frustrations and disagreements are almost inevitable, it's crucial to remember that the central focus should be on the child's well-being. Things shouldn’t ever devolve to the point where one...
3 things parents can do for their children after a divorce
Divorce can be a troubling time for children. As a parent, you may want to do what you can to help them process their emotions. One of the best things you can do is remind your children that you’re there for them. There are many other things you can do for your...
Avoid making children choose a parent’s side in divorce
When going through a divorce, it’s important to put the children first. They are being affected by the divorce, just like their parents, but they didn’t choose for it to happen. So their wants and needs should come first whenever possible. One thing to avoid doing is...
Can you require your ex to tell you where they take your child?
It can be difficult for newly separated parents to adjust to the fact that their soon-to-be ex will have sole responsibility for their child sometimes – even if it’s only a day or two a week. Assuming there aren’t abuse or neglect issues that warrant the court...
Tips for co-parenting during the summer
Summer is a great time for family reunions, beach days, and road trips. Unfortunately for divorced parents who must share custody of their children, summer vacation can bring unique challenges when it comes to co-parenting. From scheduling travel plans to ensuring...
Traveling by air with your child this summer? Read this
Vacationing with your child after separation or divorce can be a challenge if you and your co-parent have trust issues. If either of you plans to take your child out of the area to visit family or simply to vacation, it’s crucial to get an agreement in place that...
Cultural differences may impact child custody
In today's globalized world, it's increasingly common for parents from different cultural backgrounds to raise children together. When facing a child custody dispute, understanding and navigating cultural differences can be critical to ensuring the best outcome for...
How can unmarried dads protect their child custody rights?
We live in a modern world where parents are encouraged to spend time with their children. Even so, unmarried fathers who no longer have a relationship with the mom may still get the short end of the stick when it comes to parenting time. Since mothers give birth to...
How co-parenting disputes can arise
During and after a divorce, parents usually try new parenting skills that perhaps they didn’t get to show while in the marriage. However, even though this can be advantageous, raising kids with opposing values can be harmful. Co-parenting offers considerable...