Co-parenting isn’t easy for everyone. Sometimes, it will be difficult to get along with your ex-spouse. If you had a negative end to your marriage or are prone to arguments, then even drop-offs or custody exchanges can be tough. For some parents, there is added...
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Child Custody
Recuerda estos dos puntos cuando estés luchando por la custodia
Los padres que se están separando con hijos pequeños tendrán que asegurarse de que tienen un plan en marcha si van a hacer que la situación de crianza compartida funcione. Estos asuntos son muy personales, por lo que los términos del plan de crianza que establezca...
May I accept a job in another state and bring my child with me?
If you are offered a job in another state, you might wonder if you may move and how it will affect your custody arrangement? In particularly trying job markets and with rising housing costs, a parent might be faced with the decision of either accepting employment in...
How to approach the court about child custody relocation
Perhaps you have mixed feelings about a promotion at work. It means more responsibility and a better salary, but it also means relocating to another city. The issue here is that as the custodial parent, you plan to take your 10-year-old son with you. How will the...
Do kids have a say in which parent gets custody?
If you are ending your marriage, your primary concern may be your relationship with your kids. Still, whether you and your spouse are able to reach an acceptable custody arrangement, your children are likely to have some opinions about where they want to live. In...
How do you modify a child custody order in CA?
From pursuing a new career or housing opportunities to providing for your children’s changing educational and activity needs, there are many reasons you and your co-parent may want to revisit your original custody and visitation order. In California, the process for...
What are early signs of parental alienation?
Parental alienation often has an earlier onset than you may expect. Parents often do not notice the signs until it gets to a more dire stage, partially due to distraction from the divorce itself. Thus, by the time signs are obvious enough to notice clearly, the damage...
Shared parenting vs. sole-custody: What you should know
Parenting can be challenging, especially if you are co-parenting after a legal separation or divorce. Children deserve the love, emotional and financial support from both parents, even if they are not married. It is important to realize that the type of custody...
Argue Better For Your Kid’s Sake
Arguments are inevitable between parents. Arguments in front of children are also inevitable. Unfortunately, the stress of the pandemic has called for more arguments. Child specialist and parenting coach Beth Proudfoot notes that these arguments are not only...
Moving away with your kids
The formal conclusion of your divorce proceedings in California no doubt brings with it a certain degree of finality. Yet that does not necessarily signal an end to your association with your ex-spouse. Indeed, in many respects, it marks the beginning of an entirely...