Divorce is tough. The proceedings and disputes discussed during the process could put you and your ex under significant stress. However, this is a crucial time for you as a parent. Your children could experience the most brutal blow, requiring your time and attention....
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FAQs: Child custody and support for adults with special needs
Unlike typical situations where child support ends when the child reaches the age of majority, special needs children often require ongoing care and support throughout their lives. As a result, determining when child support should end during a divorce can be a...
Do you have to agree to a parenting plan?
If you have kids and you’re planning a divorce, then you should be prepared to create a parenting plan. A parenting plan is an agreement you have with your spouse about the rights and responsibilities to parent and visit your children. When you discuss your child...
These 3 co-parenting tips can help you beat the holiday blues
If this is your first holiday season post-divorce – or if you are still in the throes of your split – the holidays can take on nightmarish qualities. All those emotions that you thought you had under control over your divorce can come rushing back and derail your...
How far can you move post-divorce without permission?
Divorce can end your marriage, but it won't necessarily end your relationship with your ex. If you have children, the two of you will need to frequently see one another and communicate about your kids. In many ways, you will remain tied to one another and to the...
What to do when your co-parent is against ADD/ADHD medication
Many divorced parents who share physical custody of their children also have joint legal custody. That means they both have a say in important matters in their life like religious upbringing, education and medical care. The last of those can turn out to be the biggest...
You can still form close bonds with your kids from a distance
If you are a noncustodial parent, you already understand how challenging it is to co-parent from a separate household. Imagine what it must be like to parent from another state. Perhaps you received a lucrative job opportunity in another state, or maybe your mother is...
Will a judge consider your request for custody modification?
When you divorce, you may have a child custody agreement in place. It represents where you are and your life at that time. As the years pass, things will likely change. Significant changes may result in you needing to request a child custody modification. However, not...
What to do after being served with divorce papers
The doorbell rings. You open the door and hear the words, “You’ve been served.” Your spouse has filed for divorce, which you never saw coming. You wonder what, exactly, you should do at this moment? Divorce is never easy. Knowing what steps to take immediately after...
What makes a good parenting plan?
A parenting plan is a crucial part of any child custody agreement. Planning is essential in many areas of life, and children are one of the most important aspects of any parent's life. You do not need to spell out every second of your child’s future in the plan. Yet...
