If you and your ex or soon-to-be ex have agreed to share custody of your child, you’re likely doing what’s best for your child – and for both of you. That doesn’t mean, however, that it’s going to be easy – especially in the beginning. In the early weeks and months...
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Custody & Parental Access
How are legal and physical custody different?
When a couple gets divorced and they have children, dividing custody of those children becomes perhaps the focal point of that divorce case. There are still many other things to do, such as splitting up marital assets, but the child custody arrangement is often what...
3 reasons to put the brakes on new relationships before divorce
You deserve to be happy, and if you are not happy in your current marriage then ending it through a divorce may be best. There are plenty of chances for romance out there, as they say. But what happens if you find another love sooner, rather than later? What happens...
3 reasons to get a temporary custody order quickly
When your marriage is ending, you may not want to stay one minute longer under the same roof as your spouse – especially if the split is particularly hostile or bitter. Unfortunately, you need to take a deep breath and dig in. You may not want to leave the family home...
3 reasons to pursue supervised visitation for an abusive ex
Ending a toxic marriage can bring a much-needed breath of fresh air into your life. When children are involved, the circumstances may not be as straightforward. Children generally need attention from both parents and maintaining a healthy relationship with both...
How can you co-parent effectively with a narcissistic ex?
You have successfully managed to divorce or otherwise split from your narcissistic ex, but you find yourself in a situation where you need to co-parent with them. While you are understandably dismayed, the children will benefit from the stable and supportive...
4 ways to handle the holidays when you’re divorced with kids
If you’re a parent, you’ve probably already started thinking ahead to the holidays – and, if you’re newly separated or divorced, that means figuring out how to make the holiday visitation schedule work in a way that will keep the magic alive for your children. What...
Can I relocate with my child – 5 reasons a judge may allow you to
What happens when you want to relocate after your divorce…. and of course, your plans are to take your child with you? Post-divorce life and lifestyle don’t look or feel the same as they did when you were in the midst of your divorce. Post-divorce, it’s very common...
5 signs a co-parent may attempt international child abduction
In the vast majority of cases, divorced couples with children eventually settle into some kind of working co-parent relationship. While things may sometimes get tense and conflicts can erupt, the parents usually find a way to work together for the sake of their...
Co-parents: Settle these 2 emergency issues before school starts
Divorce brings about significant changes in the dynamics of a family. When children are involved, these changes ripple into every aspect of their lives, including their education. As the school year approaches, recently divorced co-parents can find themselves facing...