Perhaps your employer is offering you a promotion that will mean moving across the state. As the custodial parent, you intend to take your 10-year-old daughter with you. However, if the other parent objects, you must petition the court for relocation approval. About...
While determining custody, a variety of factors can influence the court's decision. A judge is often in charge of deciding what lifestyle or choice is in the child's best interest, since there is no singular definition for it. As this process continues, you may wonder...
A child custody battle can be very stressful. After all, it is your child’s well-being on the line. In your heart, you are probably keen to win custody of your child. But do you know what you need to do to make this happen? Winning your case does not necessarily mean...
For most parents thinking about divorce, time-sharing or splitting custody of their children is the scariest part of the process. The idea that they have to share time with your kids, including holidays and birthdays, can be a bitter pill to swallow. You might want to...
After a divorce or separation, one of the primary aspects to focus on is maintaining a strong connection between your children and your ex-spouse. In many custody agreements, summertime offers the parent with visitation throughout the year the chance to spend more...
If you’re a divorcing parent, one of your primary concerns is how your children are being affected by the changes to their family unit. Kids of all ages can experience a range of behavioral issues from withdrawal to acting out aggressively. The anxiety and uncertainty...
The end of the school year is something that most children look forward to. While it is still a few months away, now is a good time for all parents who are in this position to start planning for what’s going to happen once the children are free from the school...
Many people think that being married to a narcissist is the most difficult thing they’ll have to do. They’re often shocked when they divorce the narcissist and realize that co-parenting with a narcissist is also difficult. Narcissistic people thrive on being almost...
It’s not uncommon for newly separated or divorced parents to feel some guilt about the effect of the break-up on their children. Even if you’re doing everything right, it’s understandable that you feel that way – especially during the holidays. Parents often try to...
During a divorce, it seems like nothing can be harder than separating from your spouse and ending a marriage. However, often successfully raising your children with your ex-spouse can seem as hard, if not harder, than the actual divorce. Here are six tips from the...