When breaking up a commitment that was made to last a lifetime, it’s natural for couples to experience emotional turmoil, stress and even depression. For many divorcing couples, the end of their marriage can feel like the loss of a dream they’ve had for their future...
Raising a child with different parenting styles can be challenging, and this can worsen when co-parenting. Nonetheless, you and your co-parent can have a smooth experience if you employ a few strategies. Here is how you can peacefully co-parent with different...
Informing your child about your divorce may have been complicated, but you managed to do so. Another crucial conversation to have with them is about custody. They need to be informed about custody matters once you have enough information. But how do you approach this...
In our last post, we discussed research that indicates how important it is, in most circumstances, for girls who have dads to maintain bonds with those parents post-divorce. We also noted how important it is to construct parenting plans with an eye toward supporting a...
As a divorcing parent, you may not have much love for your co-parent other right now. Yet, you must remember that your children won’t feel the same way. They will still have huge amounts of love for both of you. People often talk about the importance of mothers to...
Virtual visitation can help a co-parent to maintain strong relationships with their children when those kids are residing with their other parent. Yet, for very young children, effective virtual visitation generally requires more effort, creativity, consistency and...
If you’re considering divorce or preparing to file, you’ve probably given some thought to how you’ll talk to your family, friends, colleagues and those in your various social circles about this decision. What about your child? Children also need to maneuver these...
There’s no doubt that distracted driving is one of the leading causes of vehicle crashes. These days, with nearly everyone constantly multi-tasking, all kinds of distractions can get in the way of safe driving. While some are illegal (like texting while driving),...
If you are going through the motions of divorce and child custody, it's crucial to prioritize preparation for your custody hearing. The hearing is important as it will determine the custody arrangements for your child, impacting their well-being and your relationship...
Every state has some version of a “move over” law. That’s important to remember if you’re going on a road trip anywhere in the country this summer. These laws generally require drivers to move over at least one lane, when possible, when there’s some kind of activity...
