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Children will sometimes do whatever they can to get what they want. This sometimes involves playing one parent against the other. When the parents live in the same home, this might be evident quickly. Divorced parents might not realize what’s going on as quickly. ...
Understanding the terminology used by the family courts is important. You need to use legal phrases appropriately if you hope to obtain a positive outcome in your divorce or custody dispute. The different phrases used to describe custody can confuse some people....
One of the first rules of parenting is that you have to meet your own basic needs if you want to really be present for your children. It can be hard enough to make time for yourself when you share a home with the other parent. When you separate, that leaves everything...
If your job takes you away from home frequently or for long periods, your co-parent likely has primary or perhaps even sole residential custody of your children. That makes your visitation time with them all the more critical to your relationship. Fortunately, parents...
You want to be the best parent you can be to your child, and so does your ex. That is great. However, you need to ensure that you compete against yourself, not them. Competitiveness can be a healthy attribute. For example, a group of athletes going to the Olympics who...
The holiday season is one that’s special for many families. For those who are going through a divorce, it can be a challenging time, especially if they have children. The parenting time schedule should cover these holidays. If this is your first holiday season since...
Splitting up with your partner or spouse can be emotionally and mentally draining. Doing so when you have minor children can take things to a whole new level. The stress that comes with not being able to be involved in your child's life as often as you may like can be...
As a child grows up, one of the biggest influences on his or her life will be the child’s father. It’s hard to understate how important a father is to a young child. The difference that an involved father can make in a child’s growth and development is massive. It’s...
Your relationship with your child is precious -- but you’re worried about how your divorce will affect that relationship in the future. Will you get shared parenting, or will you be relegated to visitation only? Unless you and your co-parent can agree on an...
After you go through a divorce, you will still need to parent your children. Working well together with your coparent is essential in helping you reach that goal. Your children deserve the best from both of you, so it’s imperative that you and the other parent work...