Co-parenting children comes with its own set of challenges and it can be difficult for parents, even for the most well-intentioned ones. There are often obstacles to overcome before reaching an arrangement that provides stability for the child and that works for both...
Planting The Seeds For A Future
You Can Be Happy With
Planting The Seeds For A Future
You Can Be Happy With
Child Custody
Consistent parenting is good for the children
Divorce can be a challenging time for children, especially when it comes to parenting. When two households have different rules, it can get confusing if both parents share custody. Therefore, it is essential to establish consistency in how your family operates and how...
Keep your emotions in check during your divorce
Going through a divorce is a challenging time for any adult, but there are some steps you can take to make it a bit easier. One of these is to try to keep your emotions in control so you’re able to make decisions based on logic instead of emotions. By being able to...
You don’t have to dread holiday time without your kids
Recently, we discussed how parents can make the holidays happier for their children after divorce. But what about your own happiness during the holidays? Even parents who split custody over the holidays evenly can find themselves depressed that they may not have their...
Co-parenting agreements and your child’s best interests
Despite your divorce, you want your co-parenting relationship with your ex-spouse to work out, and you want your custody situation to benefit your child. That's what the court wants, too. Judges generally look at the bigger picture in determining what arrangement is...
There are two types of child custody
When someone who is on the verge of divorce says that they want to get custody of their children, they often assume there is just one type of custody. They essentially think that having custody means getting to retain all of their parental rights. The truth is that...
Can a child decide which parent gets custody in Maryland?
For parents, one of the most challenging aspects of getting a divorce is deciding on the child custody agreement. Many times, parents have no difficulty dividing assets, but dividing time and custody of children is another story. What happens if the child or children...
How do parents respond to an ex not following the custody order?
Shared custody can be one of the hardest things about a breakup or divorce. You have to constantly see your ex and stay positive about them in front of the children, which isn't always easy. Shared custody can be even more difficult if your ex just won't abide by the...
Do I need to check with my co-parent before taking my child to the doctor?
You likely didn't hesitate when it came to taking your child to the doctor when things were going well in your marriage. You may wonder if things have changed now that you and your co-parent share custody, though. Both spouses enjoy full parental rights to make...
How Do Child Custody Arrangements Impact The Gender Pay Gap?
Two key areas that parents have to consider during a divorce are their custody arrangements and how being single parents will impact them financially. You may be surprised to learn just how closely these two things are linked. Let’s start by noting that sole custody...