When you think that your marriage is over, figuring it out for sure becomes a priority. One thing that you don't want to do is try to stick it out when it isn't going to work. There are some signs that you can look for that might signal the need to just cut your...
Family Law
Set positive standards for your co-parenting relationship
Co-parenting arrangements have to be handled on a case-by-case basis with the approval of both parents. When either parent isn't willing to negotiate and work with the other one, the situation can become more stressful than helpful. What starts out as a positive...
Documentation is necessary for international travel with children
If you have a child custody agreement for your children, you will have to plan carefully for travel if you are going to an international destination. One consideration here is that if both parents aren't traveling with the child, you will need permission from the...
Constant co-parenting conflicts may require boundaries to be set
Sometimes divorce brings out the worst in people. When this is the case, child custody matters can be very challenging. It is imperative that you find ways to set clear boundaries if you have a co-parent who creates constant co-parenting conflicts.One of the most...
Help your kids adjust to life after your divorce
Children are usually excellent at adapting to changes. This might not be so true when their parents are divorcing. This is such a major life upheaval that even the most adaptable children might find it challenging. As a parent, your job is to try to help them get...
Remarriage after divorce can create a complex situation
Navigating through child custody matters isn't always easy. You have to think about your circumstances, as well as how all options will affect your children. One area in which this is very important is when you bring other people into the arrangement.When you first go...
Help your children through the transition of your divorce
Children are resilient, but going through their parents' divorce can really shake them. This scary time should be a time when they can count on their parents for support. The problem that sometimes comes up is that their parents might be so involved in the divorce...
The right attitude can help you during a divorce
Divorce is never a pleasant prospect when there are children involved, but neither is living in a home where your parents are constantly fighting. If you are facing the prospect of divorce, you need to think carefully about how you will proceed. There are many...
Mental illness can be challenging during marriage and divorce
Marriage comes with many challenges, but there are times when these become overwhelming and the relationship has to end. A divorce also comes with many complex elements that have to be taken into consideration as you are making decisions about it. One thing that can...