Though during a divorce you are more likely to focus on your ex's flaws than his or her endearing qualities, remember that having a positive relationship with both parents is typically healthiest for children. In fact, studies show that contentious co-parenting can...
The death of a parent introduces a host of emotional and logistical challenges. When a parent passes away, a probate process handles his or her estate in which the court identifies, collects, and distributes his or her assets through probate. Though probate is often...
A thoughtful and enforceable parenting plan plays a critical role in your post-divorce parenting relationship. Even if you do not have a current disagreement with your spouse about custody or parenting, an agreement is necessary. Parenting agreements help avoid...
If you and your spouse are facing divorce, helping your children adjust to the family breakup is a goal that is not without its problems. You worry about the effect of a lengthy court battle on the children. Mediation is an alternative to litigation that can help them...
A divorce may be an amicable, contentious or collaborative procedure. Regardless of the nature of the process, every divorce can be an unsettling event for any family. Couples planning a divorce can prepare for their post-marital lives by learning the facts about...
Moving out of state after your divorce may rank high on your to-do list. However, if you have children and share custody with your former spouse, the prospect may prove challenging. Parents cannot remove children from the state without the other's consent or court...
From pursuing a promising job opportunity to moving closer to extended family, there are many reasons you may want to relocate with your children. However, whether you have sole or joint physical custody with your former spouse, if you want to move out of state, you...
Parents have a lot to balance when divorcing. You have to handle legal matters. You must deal with personal matters. You need to keep yourself together on a mental and emotional level, for your child. You also need to decide how to tell your child about the divorce....
It can be hard to maintain good communication during your marriage. When you decide to get divorced, communicating with your spouse can become even more difficult. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2018 in the U.S., 782,038 couples filed...
If you are going through a divorce and have children, you likely have both large and small matters to settle. Using divorce mediation to address these issues may be the right approach. After all, addressing most issues outside of court likely increases your chances of...
