Divorce & Children

Everyday a marriage falls apart and the children are caught in the crossfire between two people they love. So how does one cope with the changes brought on by a divorce. I can tell you a few...

A baby album is a precious treasure for a mother and/or father to take the time to create. It can seem a daunting task, but it really can be so simple, if you find or create on your own, a...

Most parents are aware of how challenging and extremely difficult divorce can be for children. As devastating as the impact of divorce may be for your kids the great news is that through your...

Divorce is a challenging time emotionally, and perhaps financially as well, especially if there are children involved. When my husband told me he wanted a divorce, I was clueless about where to...

Divorce is really hard and oftentimes things turn ugly and people become nasty and mean. It’s hard to believe that the person who you once loved, shared the same bed, made love and made babies...

Dealing with children during a divorce can't be overlooked. When you decide you're filing for a divorce and ending your marriage it's going to effect those around you. Kids at a young age don't...

I believe we all have a similar dream of finding that right person, having a long term relationship, getting married, having children . . . and the happily ever after. In the “olden days” when I...

Marriages will sometimes end in separation or divorce, which is why these tips are written to help. First hand information can be helpful for you to become friends with your ex partner and...

Getting through a divorce is one of life's most difficult challenges and we often feel like celebrating when the tedious process is over. Unfortunately, when kids are involved, we need to realize...

Feeling a looser after a divorce is normal and it is only part of the emotional stress caused by the separation but your life in not over your marriage is. Statistics shows that 50 percent of the...

Divorce is hard. It is even harder for families with children. Children need their Mother and their Father in their lives. One possible option for divorcing parents is joint custody. It is not...

As a child of a divorced single parent, you will probably have to watch your parent date various people at some time or another. You might be dealing with feelings of betrayal, or not know quite...

Divorce is difficult for everyone involved. It is perhaps the most detrimental when any children are caught in the middle. However, it does not have to be detrimental or damaging to the children....

After a divorce or breakup, it can be very difficult to be civil to your ex. This is especially true if the breakup was sudden or cruel in nature. While many choose to cut off all communications...

While a court appearance dealing with children and divorce can be unsettling, it should not be fretted. One can handle an ex-husband’s / ex-wife’s divorce court child support filing alone, without...

While a court appearance dealing with children and divorce can be unsettling, it should not be fretted. One can handle an ex-husband’s / ex-wife’s divorce court child support filing alone, without...

In the early times, a divorce was very difficult, if not impossible to obtain. Now, everywhere you look, divorce is easy and readily available. With the divorce rate between 43 and 50%, it is...

This is the big question. Do you really know that you are ready to date after a divorce? Here are some questions that you will want to ask yourself before you take another leap of faith into a...

There are many questions that you may ask yourself before you dive into a divorce. Perhaps there was a huge fight and your anger turns into "I want a divorce". First of all know that you...

While a court appearance dealing with children and divorce can be unsettling, it should not be fretted. One can handle an ex-husband’s / ex-wife’s divorce court child support filing alone, without...

When parents choose to file for a divorce, the situation can be very traumatic for their children. When it comes to helping kids cope with divorce, it is essential that you be as honest and open...

You may have seen advertising for matchmaking services such as Match.com or eHarmony, as well as for dozens of other dating sites and services. In today's fast-paced world, some people are...

Parenting coordinators help parents come to successful agreements about child-related issues in high-conflict cases regarding separation or divorce. Should the parents still not be able to reach...

You probably wouldn't be reading this unless someone you know is divorced. My hope is that what I am sharing with you today will help you better understand the needs of children of divorce.

Divorce is a messy, emotional event in anyone’s life. The broken strings of the union between two people who thought that “forever” really did apply to them has enough trauma to fill any novel or...

When you are used to being with your child each and every day, it can be very difficult to adjust to being separated. This is especially hard to get through when you are going through a divorce,...

Putting your children in the middle of your divorce is a mistake that many parents make. The effects of divorce on children can be huge, however, by paying attention to the messages that you send...

When it comes to child custody, there is much confusion, including the difference between sole and joint custody. Taking a moment to understand some of the complexities of the issue will not only...

Once a parenting plan has been put in place, it's important that parents keep track of actual visitation time. They should also write notes to keep track of what happens in visitation. This can...

As soon as parents separate, they need to make decisions about how they will handle child custody. It's important to make custody arrangements during this time so that the children can still be...

Once you've figured out the terms of your custody and visitation, the best way to keep everything straight is to make a child custody calendar.

Being a single father or a single parent parent can be very challenging, emotionally and physically draining, and at times can make you want to pull your hair out. At the same time it can be the...

The holiday schedule is an important part of the custody and visitation schedule. Parents should come up with a way for the child to spend the holidays and enjoy time with both parents.

Custody mediation can be a great tool for parents to work out their custody issues. To get the most out of mediation, it's important for parents to prepare. Here is how to prepare so that your...

An Ackerman plan is a joint custody schedule that alternates between a 9/5 split and a 10/4 split. The parents rotate who has custody.

Many parents who want to share custody of their children can use a 2/2/5/5 custody schedule. Here's how to make that kind of schedule.

When parents divorce each other, the children are affected. Here are a few tips that will help your children survive the transition.

If you and your child's other parent have decided to try a 3/3/4/4 rotating custody schedule, this is how to set it up.

When parents decide to try joint child custody, they need to create a custody schedule that gives equal time to both parents. Here is the way to do that.

This article details the importance of getting along with your ex after a divorce.

As the contracting economy squeezes many well-intentioned, hard-working people, the only available relief they see lies in today's busy, often backlogged divorce and bankruptcy courts. To avoid...

The Deadbeat Dad problem has become an epidemic, as Deadbeat Dads are getting sneakier. Some will try every trick in the book to avoid supporting their children. The cost is great---when a family...

A common question battered women have when preparing for their custody evaluations is how to be with the custody evaluator. On the one hand, they long to be natural. They want to tell the...

You can change your marriage situation without your spouse... even if your spouse wants out or has already left. It won't be easy. Currently, your actions and words are probably driving your...

This is a difficult time for you. At some point, you will need to tell your children about your decision to split up. Read this to help you get through it.

So have you recently separated from your ex wife? If the two of you have children together then this could be a pretty sticky situation but on the other hand, could also help you get ex wife back.

Once you and your spouse decide to go your separate ways, the kids are left wondering what will happen to them. It seems that the older the child, the harder it is for them to adjust. They wonder...

We are living in a time when too many marriages are ending up in divorce. Regardless of whether you were the one who initiated the divorce or not, divorce is emotionally catastrophic and mentally...

Setting up your visitation schedule is one of the most important things to do in your custody case. You want to set up the best schedule for your children and also make sure you get the time you...

Your custody schedule dictates how much time each parent will have with the children. It's important to set up the best possible schedule for your children.