Divorce With Respect
What is your vision of your child custody arrangement?Kids are part of many people's family dreams. Saying "I do" often is a first step toward the growing of a family. When a marriage doesn't work out for one or both spouses, the sadness of that reality is commonly...
Whether you're just starting divorce proceedings or have been separated from your former spouse for months, you will have to approach the subject of child custody and a visitation schedule somewhere down the road. How you approach these negotiations can mean the...
We began the sensitive but important discussion of protecting kids' best interests in a divorce in a prior post. While not one method of handling the issue will fit all family cases, we hope that some general advice on protecting children during the divorce process...
If you are going through a divorce or child custody dispute, one of your main goals should be to shield your children from the conflict between their parents, especially with regard to parenting issues. Thankfully, there are a number of ways to keep your kids "out of...
If you are a parent of a school age child, then he or she is either excited to return to school in a few short weeks or bummed that the summer has ended. Whatever is the case for you, you can bet a new school year will bring about plenty of changes to your child's...
There may be no more uncomfortable situation for a married couple than continuing to live together after one or both of you have decided to file for divorce. The tension in the home can be thick enough to cut with a knife, and every interaction has the potential for...
The first time parents find themselves in court or at the mediation table to discuss matters related to child custody, they can be scared, angry and quite defensive. However, over time and the course of the many discussions about child custody and parental rights, it...
Sharing custody of your child with another parent can be enormously upsetting, particularly if you two do not get along. Even the few minutes you may spend with the other parent during custody exchanges can turn sour very quickly and be very tense. However, there are...
We recently posted a blog concerning the unique challenges faced by individuals transitioning to single parenthood. We noted that it is critically important for newly single parents to prioritize self-care both during this transition and beyond. Quality, consistent...
If you and your romantic partner have recently parted ways, you may be feeling frazzled. After all, breakups are notoriously difficult processes, even when children are not involved. However, if you are a parent to minor children, you are likely facing uniquely...
