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...
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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...
5 ways divorced parents weaponize their children
When parents divorce, their top priority should always be their children. Most of the time, that’s exactly how it works. Unfortunately, some parents – especially parents who are narcissistic or emotionally abusive – are perfectly willing to “weaponize” the children...
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...
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...
3 back-to-school points for newly divorced parents
The back-to-school season can be stressful for any parent. For newly divorced parents, the challenges can seem even more daunting as they navigate new school routines and the intricacies of co-parenting. Having a solid plan to help you get through the back-to-school...
What is the difference between physical and legal custody?
If you are going through a divorce with children, you likely will have to identify a child custody plan. Child custody helps determine each parent’s rights, responsibilities and obligations to their children. The biggest thing that will determine your parental rights...
Can I Move Out of New York State with My Child?
Congratulations on finalizing your divorce. You are on your way to creating a new happily ever after for you and your child(ren). If part of your new journey includes the desire to move out of state with your child, slow down, breathe, and take a pause before you sign that lease and pack your house. It’s not as simple as…
Legal Remedies for Parental Alienation – Part 2
Any phase of the divorce process should be about your children. It’s always about the kids and nothing else is more important. Unfortunately, not all divorcing parents are amicable. Too frequently, the non-custodial parent attempts to hamper and frustrate the relationship between the other parent and their child. This willful act to undermine the other parent may rise to the…