At the start and end of your custody time, you must meet your children’s co-parent to exchange physical custody. Unsurprisingly, the custody hand-off process can be a source of friction for newly divorced parents. While you can take a few steps to minimize...
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Should we nest?
One of the most difficult aspects of divorce is the parenting plan. In the majority of cases, parents share both legal and physical custody of children after a divorce. This is commonly known as “co-parenting.” Co-parenting has many advantages for the children, but it...
Tips to ease the coparenting transition
After a divorce, parenting with your former spouse can be a challenge. However, building a solid relationship as coparents will benefit your children’s well-being. Try these strategies after a divorce in California to improve communication and bridge the gap with your...
What happens to a custody order if a co-parent dies?
Divorce can take a tremendous toll on the emotional health of children. Fortunately, if you share custody of your kids with your ex-spouse, the young ones in your family have two loving parents to help them thrive. If your ex-spouse dies, though, you may wonder what...
Tips: How to introduce the kids to a new partner
It can take a long time for individuals to heal and move on after a divorce, as well as adjust to their new life. However, in this new chapter, many people rediscover themselves and perhaps even find a new partner. Finding love again can be a wonderful feeling, but...
Requesting custody modification in California
If your family's custody arrangement no longer fits your child's needs, a modification may be in order. California courts recommend reviewing parenting plans every two to three years and updating when required. Learn more about the process for modifying your family's...
How co-parents speak to each other matters
Every family is different, so every co-parenting relationship will be different as well. However, communication is a key aspect of every co-parenting arrangement. There are two primary reasons communication is so important, which parents must understand, no matter...
Report: Texting with kids after a divorce can help the relationship
Nowadays, parents know how much of a challenge it can be to pull children away from their smartphones. Whether they are playing a game, browsing social media or texting with friends, it seems that children are attached to their cellphones. According to recent studies,...
When should you revise your custody agreement?
It is common for divorcing parents to hear that they can modify their child support agreement if their financial circumstances change considerably. But what about other agreements, such as the custody agreement and parenting plan? When can parents change those...
What do you need to make parallel parenting a success?
Unfortunately, there is no single answer or strategy for how to approach parenting after a divorce. Everyone’s circumstances are different, and their children have different needs. Therefore, there are several ways that California parents can take on post-divorce...