After a divorce, one parent might move away from their children. This isn't an easy situation for anyone involved, but trying to find ways to help the children grow their relationship with both parents has to be the main priority. There are several ways that this...
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Handling changes in the parenting plan schedule
Your children look to their parents for guidance about almost every situation they are in. This does include older children who you might not think are really paying attention. Your reaction to changes and similar matters can have a profound impact on what they think...
Plan a parenting time schedule that puts the kids first
The holidays present a unique challenge for parents who have recently gone through a divorce. Children might be unsure of what is going to happen and might act out because of this. We know that it is hard to think of your children struggling right now. Speaking to...
3 tips for making child custody work for everyone involved
Child custody cases are very difficult for some parents because they might have to do things that make them uncomfortable for the good of the children. This includes things like having to see your ex at special events for the children. While it is certainly possible...
Find ways to reduce stress as a single parent
One thing that can impact your parenting style when you are a single parent is stress. When you are married or have a significant other, you can hand the children over to them when you get overwhelmed. This isn't possible when you are the child's sole parent. With...
How can we handle child custody matters in a new school year?
Now that the school season is back in full swing, it is time for newly divorced parents to evaluate how they are going to handle some of the basic challenges that come with this time of year. There are many different things that you need to consider so that you and...
Education is a key factor to consider in custody agreements
The back-to-school season is a time of readjustment for parents and children. After having the summer off, trying to get back into the swing of the early morning, homework and projects might not be easy. Some families will have it even rougher this year due to a...
Think carefully about your future during the divorce
The divorce process is one that is often lengthy but making sure that you take your time to work through everything can benefit you in the future. Because of the emotional ties that you have with the marriage, you might find that it is difficult to separate those from...
High conflict co-parents can be challenging
Many co-parents have a good relationship with each other; however, there are times when one parent enjoys conflict. This can make the parenting relationship difficult. The other parent will have to come up with ways to cope with the situation so that things don't get...
Happily married couple mulls divorce due to child’s medical needs
When you think of divorce, you probably think of unhappy couples. The last thing that you would associate with divorce is a loving couple who is contemplating divorce for the benefits it could bring their children. Unfortunately, one Texas couple is exploring this...