You and your spouse have a fairly contentious relationship, so you know that you’ve been moving toward divorce for some time. Once one of you eventually files for divorce, your goal becomes simple: You want to get through the process and put it behind you. You just...
There are many different ways for couples to achieve a divorce. Some couples negotiate prenuptial or postnuptial agreements and then defer to the terms of that contract during the divorce. Other couples might decide to attend mediation to settle their disagreements....
If your son or daughter comes to you with an unplanned pregnancy, your window to act is short and closing. Assuming all parties agree that birth is the best option, other decisions must be made. If you are the parent of a minor son who is facing claims that he...
If you are getting divorced, you certainly want to think about the financial impact on your future. This is especially true if this is a gray divorce, meaning that you are over 50 years old. At this age, you’re getting closer to retirement, and you may be concerned...
Parenting coordination is a child-focused process used in Florida to help high-conflict parents resolve disputes and improve communication regarding their children’s care and well-being. It is designed to assist parents who struggle to cooperate and make joint...
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...
