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...
Family Law And Divorce
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 nesting work for you?
As a parent going through a divorce, you want what is best for your child no matter what. This is particularly true in times of duress. You may feel torn about ways you can ease this transitional period for your child, but one way to do so is by opting for nesting....
Does your divorce order need a modification?
There is often uncertainty surrounding what life will look like after a divorce. It is impossible to predict how your life will change or where you find yourself down the road. Because of that, it is possible to modify an existing divorce order. If you find that your...
How to deal with parental burnout as a newly single parent
Parental burnout is a real, painful condition. If you have to shoulder most of the parenting responsibilities following your divorce, you may encounter feelings of burnout more regularly. According to the American Psychological Association, burnout is consistent,...
Second marriage: a prenup can allow you to focus on the romance
When considering entering marriage a second or subsequent time, you may view the union more pragmatically than you did the first. Finances, children and a business can all affect how you approach your upcoming nuptials. A premarital agreement might help mitigate your...
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 do you know about “winning” mediation?
Rather than navigate your divorce in court, you and your current spouse instead want to work with a neutral third party. How do you make the most of mediation? American Bar Association offers tips for succeeding at mediation. Learn how to maximize the alternate...
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...
What is the most favorable approach to getting a prenup?
While talking about the possibility of divorce does not excite most couples, the conversation sheds light on the difficulties of ending a marriage without a prenuptial agreement. Couples engaged to wed should know how to approach the topic and conversation with grace....