Managing virtual visitation when co-parenting a teen generally involves some unique challenges and opportunities alike. Virtual visitation arrangements, executed via video calls, messaging apps and social media, offers a flexible and dynamic way to stay connected....
Child Custody
How can I know whether birdnesting might work for us?
Birdnesting, also known as “bird’s nest custody,” is a co-parenting arrangement wherein children remain in one home, and the parents take turns living with them. This unique approach aims to create a stable environment for children while allowing parents to maintain a...
How children benefit when their divorced parents share custody
Divorce can be challenging for everyone involved. It may prove especially difficult for the children caught in the midst of shifting family dynamics. However, research suggests that when parents choose shared custody arrangements, children experience a range of...
Indiana’s guidelines on age-appropriate parenting time
Every child endures divorce differently. Their age can influence how they comprehend their parents’ circumstances. Indiana law recognizes the impact of parents’ broken relationships on each child’s unique developmental and psychological needs. While no specific...
How mediation can make co-parenting life better and easier
Divorce is complicated for everyone involved, especially when children are in the mix. No matter the circumstances, divorce often affects children differently than adults. Usually, the effects of the divorce in children may not be clear until long after the divorce is...
How do you share custody of an infant?
Sharing custody of an infant may seem difficult when you are not the custodial parent. The State of Indiana lays out guidelines for this parenting time that you need to follow. According to the Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines, it is important for both parents to...
Working through conflicts with your ex during child custody
When you and your ex are trying to work out a parenting plan, there is a chance that you aren't going to agree on everything. Once that main parenting plan is worked out, you might have to work together to come up with decisions about various aspects of the children's...
Put your children first in all child custody matters
Child custody cases are often hard for the parents to handle because you have to make some very complex decisions. When you are going through this, make sure that you are thinking about what is best for your children. This means that you can't focus on what is easiest...
Child custody challenge: Kids sometimes want the other parent
One difficult realization for parents is that their children will sometimes want the other parent. This can be challenging when there is a divorce because both parents don't live in the same home. You have to remember that this is a trying time for your children, so...
