In a divorce where one parent earns much more than the other, the lesser-earning parent may fear a lack of wealth will threaten their custody rights. While this is a valid concern, parents can rest easy knowing that judges rarely base custody decisions on income or...
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Birdnesting in one home after divorce
Child custody arrangements can sometimes be difficult for children who don’t want to move. For one thing, they’re used to the family home that they’ve grown up in so far, and they want to stay in a place that is familiar. Additionally, they may not like the idea of...
Why you should get a child travel consent letter before your trip
Most divorcing couples who are co-parenting their children detail any restrictions for travel without the notification and approval of the other parent. Often, these restrictions involve out-of-state or international travel or travel over a certain number of miles. If...
Negotiating workable parenting plan terms
If you are preparing to transition from a romantic relationship with your child’s other parent to a co-parenting relationship, it is important that you think critically before committing to any specific parenting plan terms. Your parenting plan will serve as your...
Who makes the call when parents disagree about medical care?
You and your ex-spouse were once very in sync with each other, but things changed. Somewhere along the way, you developed different ideologies and belief systems about a lot of different things. Eventually, that led to a parting of ways. Unfortunately, that hasn’t...
Is your child finding school difficult post-divorce?
Divorce is difficult under any circumstances. It’s certainly not easy on spouses, but at least they usually have some idea as to why the marriage has not worked. Children, particularly young children, may have no insight into why their parents are separating. The...
4 ways noncustodial parents can fortify their parent-child bonds
The greatest risk for noncustodial parents during (and after) divorce is the loss of meaningful contact with their children. Displacement from the family home is only one of many divorce effects that can interfere with your parent-child bond. In another example,...
Post-divorce tips if you have young children
You and your ex have gone your separate ways and the divorce is finally concluded. A custody arrangement has been put in place and you’re excited to see the kids. However, you’re a little apprehensive because you’re not sure how they are coping with it all. Is there...
What happens when your ex cancels your parenting time?
Your custody order or parenting plan plays a major role in your relationship with your children following your divorce. The way that you split parental responsibilities dictates when you need to be present for your children and what you have to provide for them. You...
Staying in touch with your child after divorce
The divorce has finally been settled, including matters relating to child custody. Your child is living full time with their other parent. Although it was selfless of you not to contest this, as you wanted them to remain in the family home and at the same school, you...