In a perfect world, divorced or separated parents naturally put their child’s best interests ahead of their own and respect any custody orders laid forth by the court. Even when they are not on the best terms, they know this is the right thing to do. In reality,...
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When can you alter a custody order?
When you and your ex-spouse divorced, you had to make a child custody order. With a child custody agreement in place, you and your child’s other parent would still be responsible to uphold your parental duties and obligations. There’s a lot to consider when making a...
2 concerning warning signs of parental alienation
After the end of your romantic relationship, the only thing connecting you to the other person may be the children that you share. Co-parenting is a lifelong commitment that requires frequent interactions between the two of you. Thankfully, many parents are able to...
3 ways parents should never use their children
A child whose parents are going through a divorce is also going through a major time of transformation. The parents must ensure they do what they can to make things as easy as possible for the children. One of the best ways that they can do this is to give them space...
Can you divide your children’s property in a divorce?
As you go through the process of dividing your property with your soon-to-be-ex, you may find yourself suddenly attached to a piece of furniture your spouse loved that you once thought was hideous. They might decide they want a painting they had once tried to put into...
Helping your toddler adjust to your divorce
Divorcing parents often focus most of their energy on making sure their school-age kids are doing as well as possible with the changes to their family. Parents with toddlers too often assume they’re doing fine when in fact they aren’t. The problem is that toddlers...
Fathers’ rights: The importance of establishing paternity
A child born to an unmarried couple does not have a legally recognized father until paternity is established. If you are not legally recognized as the father of your children, you may not enjoy your full rights as a parent. There are several ways in which paternity...
Understanding supervised custody exchanges
While co-parenting may be a great option for children, it can be stressful for the parents. If you don’t get along with your child’s other parent, then it can make custody exchanges miserable for everyone. If this is the case, it may be time to look into supervised...
How far can you travel with your kids after a divorce?
It is common for parents to discuss reasonable visitation and travel with their children during a divorce, but there are always going to be situations that are outliers. Can your child go on a school trip out of the country, and if so, can either parent be a...
When is it time to change your child custody order?
It may have been a couple of years since you first set up your child custody arrangement. At the time, the parenting plan may have worked well around your child’s school schedule and your work. Now, life is looking a bit different and you feel you need it’s time to...