Obviously, divorce is one of the most difficult undertakings you can ever go through – and living with your spouse during the process can be incredibly uncomfortable. But, should you leave your marital home during the divorce process? Well, the answer to this question...
Child Custody
3 helpful ways to make custody simpler across state lines
After divorcing, you and your ex-spouse were located in the same city and state for a short while. Now, though, you’ve been offered an important opportunity where you could increase your income and boost your career. Since you share a child together with your...
Helping your child feel at ease in your new home
One of the more challenging aspects of divorce for children when their parents are sharing custody – even it’s not a 50-50 custody split – is living in at least one new home. Even if one parent is remaining in the family home, the child will need to adjust to living...
What you need to know about interstate child custody
Child custody cases can get complicated, especially if the parents reside in different states. Jurisdictions vary depending on location, and determining custody may not be so straightforward. In addition, a scenario may arise whereby a parent petitions the judge for a...
Moving with children after divorce? Remember these tips
Many people think of their divorce as a fresh start. It’s a time to put your old life behind you and move forward with a new way of life. One thing that some people might not think about is how this fresh start is going to impact their children. In some cases, a...
5 ways to help your custody exchange run smoothly
While some marriages end on peaceful terms, many more seem to end in heated debates. These argumentative, contested divorces commonly leave all parties with hurt feelings and negative emotions toward their exes. Unfortunately, this negativity can infect your...
How does virtual visitation work in child custody?
After a divorce, it’s possible that one parent might not live close to the children. The distance may be too great for one parent to have time with the child in person as often as they’d like. In those cases, virtual visitation via video might help them to remain a...
What divorced parents need to know before taking the kids on summer vacation
If this will be the first summer since your separation or divorce, you want to ensure that any plans you have to travel outside the state or the country with your children won’t cause problems. That means being certain they don’t violate any terms of your custody...
How co-parenting therapy can help exes keep their marital issues in the past
Couples who have high-conflict divorces often have trouble co-parenting their children. If you’re in this situation, you’re not alone. You know that it’s not healthy for children when their parents are still battling or refusing to speak to one another. However, how...
When is a neutral custody exchange site necessary?
Divorcing parents devote a significant amount of time to developing a comprehensive parenting plan, visitation schedule and various custody arrangements. Unfortunately, even with these plans in place, the relationship can change, and meetings can quickly become...