Divorce & Children

These are hard times, and many of us are feeling our biggest punches in the home. With escalating bills, and an ever-tightening job market, the stress of this recession is taking its toll. What...

With more than one million couples divorcing every year, the emotional impact is difficult on the couples and on their children. If you are one of the divorce statistics, here is some advice for...

Relocation is becoming more and more common in our mobile society. Divorce is also very common. What happens when a divorced mom or dad wants or needs to move? Usually there is a court proceeding...

Tis the season, and of course your child wants to think about the perfect gift for his Dad. since he's also your EX., you can fantasize whatever horrific event he deserves, if so motivated, but...

Are you concerned about welcoming a new step-mom or dad into your life? You keep thinking, “Who is this person? How am I ever going to get to know this person? This is it. Its for real. ...

Becoming a step-parent can be a life changing and fulfilling role in a family. When two people fall in love and get married and one spouse has children, there also can be conflict between the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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.

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.

Co-parenting with an ex-spouse takes practice, patience and understanding. It’s not only the parents who have a difficult adjustment to make, so do the children. Here’s how to co-parent with your...

A temporary custody order is a custody agreement that lasts for a few months while your divorce or other affairs are settled.

I have recently gone through the agony of finding out that my husband of 13 years has committed adultery. The pain is so real and intense that I wish it upon no one but I know that others are...

If you want more time with your children, or just want to change some holidays, this should help you get your custody order changed.

If you are seeking custody of your children, you will need to follow a few basic steps. Laws vary from state to state, so be sure to check out the specific laws for your area before beginning....

If a married couple is on the verge of a breakup and planing on divorcing, it may be cheaper to write your own divorce papers. Drafting out a divorce plan can save the couple a great deal of...

Divorce is hard on everyone, make it easier on your kids.

After a divorce when having children involved, things aren't easy and we worry about our children the most. As a divorced parent its natural to feel that guilt, worry and think what have I done to...

When a couple is divorcing, there are many issues that need to be worked out: dividing up accumulated belongings, assets, and memories, financial arrangements, even care and visitation of family...

Going though a divorce can be tough on a parent but even tougher for a child. I was product of divorce and 1 out 5 kids today are having to deal with a divorce. I know when my parents divorce it...

Do you need to know how to deal with an ex concerning the kids? So you have custody of the kids. The ex has visitation every other weekend, a weekday, during the summer, shared holidays, and all...

So much is different for you now that you are newly divorced. Let me share with you, how I began to live after my divorce. With my helpful tips, you might be healing sooner than you expect.

If you're in the midst of a divorce, you are probably wondering how you are going to take care of your children after your divorce. After all, divorce is a very difficult situation and affects...

Divorce means the end of marriage, but it doesn’t mean the end of parenting. Many couples say that they would like to remain friends for the sake of their children—but they simply don’t know how...

Divorce is an awful thing to have to go through for the two involved, but often people forget there are kids going through it too. There are ways to help your children through the divorce, and...

No one ever plan to become a single mom. But sometime this is the path that you have to take! Either from broken relationship or divorce. I know for fact that being a single mom is very hard....

The United States leads the world in per capita divorce rates. This is not something to be proud of, but rather something that shows we need to know how to get along with our respective ex-spouses...

When parents divorce, it's tough to adjust to your family living apart. If you have brothers and sisters, you may even feel responsible for taking care of them during this time. Know that other...

Deadbeat parents are those parents who fail to pay child support to the custodial parent. Sometimes it takes a lot of work to locate and obtain the money from the other parent who is most of the...

Divorce is a hard thing for anyone to go through. Children may have a particularly hard time dealing with the divorce of their parents and the changes that result from it. During these hard...

After finally left your abuser, there may still be a need for some contact, if you share children.

Denying visitation is a sticky proposition. Once a judge issues an order for visitation, disobeying it could land you in hot water. While you cannot deny visitation to your ex-spouse just because...

You should not withhold visitation rights between your minor children and your spouse or ex-spouse. It is in the best interest of the minor children to have the influence of both parents. There...

Many times when parents divorce, children think it is their fault. Sometimes the parents may even tell the children it is their fault. If you're a child or a teen, it may be difficult to...

A divorce or separation can be a difficult time for everyone involved. Especially for children who may not be old enough to understand what’s going on. The kids will have to deal with a lot...

Holiday visitation rights are generally granted as part of the visitation package. While you are going through your divorce, it may take a while to get this matter settled. There are a couple of...

Young children are not the only children affected by their parents' divorce. Adult children are sometimes expected to be the ally of one parent against the other; however, just because your child...

Divorce is so difficult, here are some ways that I found helped me help my kids cope.

This is one of the hardest things a friend might have to do. You have this wonderful friend, good as gold, and yet you know that her spouse is cheating on her. Not only is this damaging to her...

A divorce is tough on everyone, especially children. If your parents divorced and either your mom or dad is getting married again, there will be changes. It’s up to you to decide to accept these...

In response to winning a custody battle here are some must dos...

Ok so face it. It is over and the honeymoon stage was just a big wise tale that made it only that much more sour. So your ex spouse has joint custody but never picks them up. Maybe he/she did...