The transfer of physical custody from one parent to another can lead to heated verbal exchanges and emotional turmoil. Even if the parents generally get along, personal factors and parenting disagreements can turn an uneventful meeting tense. While it might be...
Child Custody
What can you do to make co-parenting easier?
For parents who are no longer together, co-parenting can often be fairly difficult and stressful. You just want to give your child the best life possible, but you’re having a hard time focusing on that as you try to work with your ex. Wondering how you can make things...
Technology rules can be a stumbling block for shared custody
Technology and internet access used to be privileges. These days, electronics are the cornerstones of teenage socialization. Even middle school students want to play video games with their classmates online, join social media and get their own phone so that they can...
You have visitation or custody rights as an unmarried parent
Most everyone knows that custody proceedings typically occur when a couple with children divorces. However, fewer people realize that you don't have to be married in the first place to have custody rights. Even if the other parent has been the one who has had custody...
3 tips for handling custody exchanges with a difficult co-parent
You and your co-parent might not have ever been interested in being in one another’s lives long term. Thankfully, creating distance between the two of you is still possible — even when you must divide parenting time. Ahead of receiving a court-approved custody...
Working with a narcissistic co-parent
Divorces are sometimes the result of a mental health condition of one of the spouses. For some, this happens because of narcissism. Unfortunately, people who go have a child with a narcissist will still have to deal with that individual because of the child. There are...
How to make co-parenting work for you
You’ve gone through the divorce process, you understand your legal rights and you’re ready to turn your full attention to the future well-being of your children. Unfortunately, even if you have the best intentions, you’re still dealing with your ex-spouse on a regular...
What does a child need in a home?
When considering your child custody arrangement, you want to give your child the type of home life that makes them comfortable, relaxed and happy. Childhood is a special time. It is supposed to be carefree and enjoyable. The home -- or homes -- that a child lives in...
Reasons you might need to amend your child custody order
Like virtually any other court order, your child custody plan is not set in stone. While it can take some effort, it is possible to convince a family court judge that a change in the plan is necessary. Amending the plan is easier when both parents agree, but it is not...
What is parental alienation?
Parents who are not married and yet share custody of their children face many challenges. They have to determine how to do the best possible job for their children, putting them first every step of the way. They also have to work together as adults, even though their...