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If you are a newly separated or divorced parent with children, the first winter holidays after your split are typically the hardest for everybody. But it is the innocent children who often experience guilt over their parents’ divorce. Some parents contribute to their...
Is this your first Halloween as a newly divorced or recently separated parent? While most parenting plans aim to divide major holidays as fairly as possible between co-parents, Halloween can easily be overlooked. Even though it’s a big event for a lot of children (and...
Co-parenting a minor child with a former spouse or romantic partner is rarely easy. However, there are undoubtedly times when this undertaking is more challenging than others. For example, co-parenting can be particularly tough around the holidays, when kids get sick...
Co-parenting is a collaborative effort. It involves working alongside your ex to provide a supporting and nurturing environment for the children. However, it is not always a smooth and unproblematic undertaking. For instance, your co-parent may limit or deny your...
Few things get lawmakers and those trying to influence them more riled up than issues involving children. That seems to be the case here in Ohio as state lawmakers consider legislation that would make the assumption that parents who split up should share custody of...
A child custody agreement will help parents determine their rights and obligations they over their children. Most custody agreements work out visitation rights and other similar matters. However, parents may also need to be aware of the following things to consider....
Have you and your spouse agreed to a divorce? How will you break the news to your kids? Eventually, your children will know about the divorce. It’s often best to prepare children for divorce and allow them time to process what will change. Here’s some guidance about...
When kids are involved in a divorce, priorities change. They become one of the main concerns of the process, and parents want what's best for them. If you and your spouse agreed on a visitation schedule, you should use your time to connect with your kids for a healthy...
You and your ex recently divorced. The courts put in place a custody order that they felt met the best interests of the child. You agreed with this but your ex seems to have some issues. They stuck to it at first but you’ve recently been denied visitation. Is your...
It is no secret that divorce can take a heavy toll on children. If you share a child with your soon-to-be ex, one of the most important decisions you will need to make is the kid’s living arrangements going forward. Ideally, family courts encourage parents to make...