Do you know what it takes to emerge from a divorce with your mental health (relatively) intact? It takes intense concentration, attention to small details, patience, time, strength and more. You must focus on your end goals when protecting your property and custody...
How do you help teenage children cope with your divorce?
Divorce or separation can be an overwhelming experience for the entire family. It is not uncommon for adults to be carried away with emotions, grief and disappointment following the breakdown of the relationship. Divorce can also hit teenage children very hard. As a...
What is in a child’s best interests in a divorce?
If you are a divorcing parent, you might know that a judge will look to act in the child’s best interests when awarding custody. However, you might not understand what that means. Separating what you want from what your child needs can be tricky for any parent,...
My ex is turning my child against me. What do I do?
When a marriage or romantic relationship that involves a child comes to an end, the couple (through the court) will work out a parenting plan that serves the best interest of the child. Thus, unless ruled otherwise by the court, every parent deserves to build and...
Boundaries to consider when your co-parent is toxic
If your marriage was toxic, it’s likely your co-parenting relationship will also be. Yet, having children together means you need to continue communicating and working together for years to come. Setting clear boundaries is crucial to protect yourself. Remember, your...
What can you do if your children are withheld from you?
When you go through a divorce and set up a custody schedule, you expect your spouse to stick to it. If you’re meant to pick up your children on Tuesdays at 5 p.m., they should be ready to go at that time. Of course, you have to be reasonable. Sometimes people will get...
Do children need rules when you share custody?
When you divorce, you will put some rules in place with the court's help. These govern legal decision-making and the right to see or live with the child. Yet what about the little things? No court will create an order that Tommy must get smoked salmon on rye for...
Can I stop paying child support if my ex is being difficult?
It can feel like a loss when a court orders you to pay child support to your ex. It can also feel like you are paying for the right to see your own kids. Hence, if your spouse is being difficult or trying to prevent you from spending time with the kids, you may...
What are the advantages of a child living between two homes?
Many parents automatically think about getting as much custody as possible when they divorce. It often ends in bitter court battles as each party tries to gain more at the other party’s expense. Sometimes there are valid reasons to fight to ensure your child lives...
What does it take to craft a successful parenting plan?
Divorce or separation comes with a unique set of challenges for couples who share children. One of these challenges is post-divorce parenting. Ideally, the court would prefer an arrangement when both parents share custody of the child. Creating an effective parenting...
