Divorce is tough, make no mistake. It doesn’t get easier when you share a child together. Fortunately, a thoughtfully written parenting plan can help everyone (you, your ex and child) navigate the emotional turbulence that comes with divorce. But drafting a solid...
Children And Divorce/Child Custody
Navigating divorce: 5 common mistakes to avoid
Going through a divorce is tough, and it is important to make informed decisions to protect yourself and your future. It is also important to know the most common mistakes people make when getting a divorce, because these mistakes can be serious and costly. Remember...
Can job loss be a reason to modify child support?
Job loss can present significant challenges, especially for divorced parents with court-ordered child support obligations. It disrupts their ability to meet child support payments and fulfill their legal responsibilities. With the court's expectations still in place,...
How can divorced parents manage different parenting styles?
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....
How can I co-parent with my narcissistic ex?
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....
Child support and income withholding
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...
How can parental alienation affect you and your children?
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...
How can you handle long distance co-parenting?
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...
Will parallel parenting suit your needs?
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...
What is “nesting” and can it help our divorced family?
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...