You got divorced when your children were still toddlers, so they weren't in school. You and your ex split up physical custody of the kids, and they just lived at your house for a week and then with your ex for a week. Things seemed very simple and you moved forward...
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Family Law
My ex is violating their visitation rights: What do I do?
When the court awards physical custody to one parent and visitation rights to the other following a divorce, it is important that both parties adhere to this ruling. A violation of the custody and visitation order, like any other court order, can result in serious...
Is it more challenging for men to handle divorce than for women?
Divorce, even when it proceeds smoothly, is painful for both spouses. Nevertheless, evidence points to men going through a more traumatic period of transition than women following a permanent split. No blanket rule applies to everyone in this type of situation. There...
Signs my spouse is spoiling our children
Parenting can be a challenging job when everyone is in the same household. When your family goes through a divorce, it can mean figuring out your parenting style all over again. While you and your spouse may both want what is best for your children, you may not always...
How can you help your children adjust after your divorce?
Your children might be afraid when they find out about your divorce. This is often because they’re uncertain about what the future may hold. Some children worry that one parent suddenly won’t ever be around. It will take both parents to quell that fear. Many parents...
Separate the emotional and legal processes of divorce
Going through a divorce is seldom an easy chapter in life to go through. For many people, knowing what to say or how to handle the emotional aspects of divorce isn’t as easy as a divorcing spouse feels that it should be. After all, they’re ending a long-term...
Work now to adjust your holiday visitation schedule
Divorced parents often rely on a comprehensive parenting plan to provide guidance and help them avoid unnecessary arguments. One crucial element of the parenting plan is the holiday schedule. While many parents are happy to simply make verbal agreements when a...
Three reasons you need to seek a custody modification
Child custody orders are not always set in stone. When parents decide to dissolve the marriage, one parent may be awarded custody and the other visitation rights under certain conditions. However, if circumstances change, the existing custody order can be brought up...
3 ways to be a better coparent
Divorces can be hard on everyone involved. Even if you and your ex-spouse are reasonable people, you may have conflicts and disputes that come up. As parents, you should want to reduce those conflicts, so that your children can feel more confident in their...
Children can adjust to divorce over time
Many parents wonder how a divorce will impact their children. Some may decide to stay married because they think it will benefit the children. It’s imperative that all parents realize that remaining in a high-conflict or toxic marriage isn’t ever going to help the...