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It is likely that your divorce is a result of many differing opinions between you and your ex-spouse. If you are managing a joint custody situation with your ex, it is almost inevitable that different parenting styles will cause conflict, even in amicable situations....
Figuring out parenting after divorce is difficult, but if your ex is a narcissist the situation might seem impossible. Narcissists often like to manipulate situations to maximize their own gain, and involving your children in this is especially draining and hurtful....
If you find yourself in the middle of a divorce and expect to owe child support soon, or if you recently started a job and will have child support payments taken out of your check, it is crucial to familiarize yourself with income withholding. Some parents pay child...
As you take care of your children in the time after a divorce, you may start to notice some signs of bad behavior and intense fighting. One issue that can greatly impact your life is parental alienation. When your co-parent tries to manipulate and control your...
Long-distance co-parenting does not serve as the most ideal situation for anyone, but unfortunately, it is sometimes unavoidable. In these scenarios, it is important to understand how to handle co-parenting from a distance in a way that serves your child best. But...
Different families have different needs, and this holds true even if you as parents decide to get a divorce. Perhaps cooperative parenting is the end goal you want to work toward, but as things are, you do not think it is possible. You can take a look at parallel...
Often, reconfiguring your life after a divorce is the most difficult part of the process. Particularly if you are in a joint custody situation with your ex-spouse (now co-parent), you will need to rebuild your life with this at the forefront of your mind. Figuring out...
Divorce is often a traumatizing and difficult process for children. They generally have no choice in the matter and little if any control. The breaking of your marriage is a sudden tide they are unable to resist, carrying them away in an eddy of scary changes. As a...
When you decide to go through with a divorce, that is just step one if you are a parent. You must then figure out how you want to break the news to your child. After all, they will need to know eventually, and it is better to tell them sooner rather than later. But...
Many scenarios exist where grandparents wish to have a relationship with a grandchild but are unable to do so. These situations sometimes involve the death of a parent, the relocation of a separated family or even the incarceration of a parent. A closer look at...