Children, especially preteens, are sensitive to changes. Divorce can be particularly challenging as it involves numerous changes, such as new living arrangements or routine adjustments. While navigating these, one concern you may have is maintaining stability for your...
Have you considered vacationing with your co-parent?
Vacationing together as co-parents with your children can be a rewarding experience that fosters lasting memories, strengthens family bonds and demonstrates a united front of parental support. However, this kind of adventure requires a proactive approach and mutual...
How can technology help you co-parent better?
Technology plays a far bigger role in the lives of modern parents and their kids than it did when those same parents were children themselves. That has its pros and cons. We detailed in a previous post some of the ways that technology can cause conflicts for...
Most children adjust well to divorce
When parents are considering divorce, they are often rather worried about the impact that it will have on their children. In fact, there are even couples who decide that they’re going to stay together specifically because they want to provide that home environment to...
Can the temporary custody arrangement become the final order?
To avoid confusion and ensure children’s continuous care, courts allow for a temporary custody arrangement during the proceedings, which takes effect until they issue a final decree to replace the interim order. Moreover, a temporary order can also be issued due to an...
3 co-parenting tips when your ex has a new partner
Learning that your ex has a new partner can stir up a rollercoaster of emotions. It’s natural to feel a twinge of resentment, anger or even jealousy. However, if this new person looks like they’re going to be a significant part of your ex’s life, they’ll also become a...
How will my children respond to the divorce?
Couples could go through extreme stress and grief during the divorce. They might face various obstacles while dealing with legalities and paperwork to finalize the process. Parents might feel overwhelming distress and fatigue, but their children could experience the...
Why is co-parenting necessary?
After finalizing a divorce, you lose your spouse, but it does not change the fact that you are a parent, and your ex is also a parent. Divorce can be a traumatic experience for everyone, but it significantly hurts the child involved. Successful co-parenting can help...
Addressing parental alienation in high-conflict custody cases
In the emotionally charged world of high-conflict custody battles, few challenges are as devastating as parental alienation. Picture a child caught in the crossfire, torn between two estranged parents. It's a heartbreaking scenario that leaves scars on the child's...
When is a parent unfit for custody?
It is true that no parent is perfect, but some of them can be destructive to their child. It is normal for those going through divorce to distrust an ex-spouse regarding childcare. However, it is important to remember that the judge will make their decision based on...