People going through a divorce often want to change other areas of their life as well. Moving out of the marital home is common, and some people will move much farther than that. Either because they want a fresh start or because they cannot afford the cost of living...
There are many things that parents can do to make life easier for their children after a divorce. The parents both must think about what the kids need so they can focus on that. The focus should never be on making your co-parent’s life more challenging or yours...
Your divorce is finally over, and you are ready to settle you and your kids into a reliable routine. Armed with your court-approved parenting plan, you expect few, if any, issues to arise between you and your co-parent. Unfortunately, even the best-laid plans rarely...
Sorting out custody arrangements becomes a top priority when a couple's relationship comes to an end and there are children involved. While many couples successfully sort out custodial arrangements themselves, others can't see eye-to-eye on such issues. The court may...
One of the most difficult aspects of divorce, for a parent, is what to do about custody of their children. What they initially think may be best can change over time -- especially as they start to look harder at their children's needs. One thing is for certain: No two...
One worry that many parents have when moving toward divorce is that the court will decide who gets custody of the kids: them or their spouse. They assume it’s an either/or situation and that most of the court case revolves around deciding who takes the children as if...
Parents often experience intense fears about divorce and what it means for their relationship with their children. The first concern people often cite is concern that their spouse will get sole custody and kick them out of the lives of the children. A slightly less...
It can be very daunting knowing that there's an impending court hearing where a judge will make decisions in your child custody case. There are some basic issues that you can prepare yourself for a family law judge to ask about, though. You can begin formulating your...
Child custody negotiations can be rather challenging events. Both parents likely have an idea of what they want to happen, and those ideas may not mesh with each other. Trying to work through those issues can lead to stress unless you take appropriate actions. Think...
Divorcing parents have various reasons for wanting to include a “right of first refusal” (ROFR) clause in their custody agreement. Sometimes the custody division is uneven, and the parent with less time wants every opportunity to be with their children. Maybe one...
