Working cooperatively with someone else to raise children is a challenge even for those on the best of terms with one another. Couples that are no longer in committed romantic relationships with one another may find the co-parenting process to be particularly...
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Considerations for international travel with children
Planning international travel with your children after a divorce can be a rewarding experience for everyone involved, but it also requires careful consideration and planning. Before making any travel plans, consult your custody agreement to ensure you are not...
When is it time to alter a child custody order?
After your divorce, you and your ex-spouse made a child custody order to ensure both of you still have responsibilities and obligations to your child. A typical custody arrangement, as you may know, includes how your child is raised: where they’ll go to school, if...
Tips to make transition days easier for children
Divorces are trying times for all adults, but the situation is likely more intense when there are children involved. Parents who can work together for the good of the kids may help them to adjust better to the situation. For some children, transition days seem like a...
2 ways parents violate custody and visitation orders
When parents who share a child enter into a custody order with the court, the terms set forth in that order are binding and should be observed by both parties. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for one or both parents to violate the custody order in a way that compels...
What do you need when seeking a modification of custody orders?
Every parent wants the best for their children. However, court orders can sometimes stand in your way, especially if you share custody with your ex-spouse. What if you need to modify a custody agreement that no longer seems to work, but your ex-spouse won’t agree? In...
Celebrating your child’s birthday when you’re divorced
Parents have to make many compromises when it comes to divorce. Celebrating your child’s birthday is one of them. With the big day approaching, you may find yourself wondering how best to celebrate this year? Your child probably has an idea of how they’d like to...
2 common reasons co-parenting fails
After divorce, you and your ex-spouse thought it was best to split your parental duties to care for your child. You both agreed to stay active with your child's school, hobbies and activities. You thought this was best for your child. Now, you’re finding your...
What is healthy co-parenting, and is co-parenting right for you?
Many people know that they need to co-parent their children together, but they may not understand what healthy co-parenting is. Some parents do not have a good relationship with one another, so it’s reasonable to ask if they should be co-parenting at all and to wonder...
Protecting your children’s standard of living during a divorce
A divorce is a traumatic time in a child's life. Having to leave their home and change their lifestyle makes it even worse. As parents, you and your ex-spouse need to ensure that your children can still participate in the same activities and enjoy the same standard of...