Blog: Child Custody

3/21/24

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 respect to better ensure that a trip is enjoyable for everyone involved. As such, you’ll want to start by planning your shared co-parenting vacation together. This involves choosing a destination, activities and accommodations that are agreeable to...

3/8/24

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 It allows you both to maintain greater contact with your kids Nothing can beat one-on-one time with your child. Yet, sometimes, that is not possible due to work, custody schedules...

2/23/24

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 their kids. They are not personally happy in their relationship, but they decide not to end it anyway. But there are two reasons why parents shouldn’t think this way and why...

10/6/23

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 emergency, such as a However, there are instances wherein courts retain the temporary custody arrangement upon issuance of the final order. When the recommendation works out Commonly, courts allow parents to...

9/28/23

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 part of your child’s world. Avoiding them could be one option, but facing changes and accepting your ex’s new relationship could be healthier for everyone. It’s...

7/19/23

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 harshest blow. Children usually find it challenging to cope with divorce. It could disrupt their lives, alter their living arrangements and affect their well-being overall. Typically, children also feel stress, fear and grief, especially when exposed...

6/6/23

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 mitigate the adverse effects of divorce on the children by giving them security. Everyone should be able to communicate positively to achieve this kind of security. Security Co-parenting can...

5/18/23

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 psyche, potentially affecting their well-being for years to come. In the face of such turmoil, courts take legal interventions to address parental alienation head-on, aiming to safeguard the child’s best interests and restore harmony to fractured...

4/28/23

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 the child’s best interest. What is an unfit parent? When a parent cannot provide for their child or places them in danger, the court may determine that the...

2/23/23

Tips for effective co-parenting communication

Going through a divorce when you have children is a very complex undertaking. You have to think about all the normal divorce topics, such as property division. You also need to consider things related to the children. Some parents decide that they’re going to put their own feelings aside to raise the children in an environment with minimal stress. One option for this is Always focus on the kids Always keep the focus of discussions...