What do you do when you have suspicions of child abuse from your ex-spouse? Deciding how to approach the situation is important for everyone involved.
Children's and Parenting Issues after Divorce
What’s the Difference Between Co-parenting and Parallel Parenting?
How you parent with your ex-spouse can make a big impact on your child’s life. Learn the difference between co-parenting and parallel parenting.
How to Settle an Out of State Child Custody Dispute
An out of state child custody dispute is never easy for any parent going through divorce. Read more to find out where your dispute might be settled.
WATCH: Child Support Overview (U.S.)
Diana Shepherd, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® and Editorial Director of Divorce Magazine “If there is one custodial parent (in most jurisdictions, this means that the children reside with this parent more than 60% of the time; ask a family law lawyer about the definition of sole physical custody in your area), then the state […]
5 Rules for Introducing a New Partner to Your Kids After Divorce
Consider how long you’ve been divorced, your children’s ages, and how committed you are before introducing a new partner. Waiting will pay off for everyone in the long run.
Can My Child Choose Which Parent To Live With After Divorce?
Many times during the course of a divorce case a client will relay to me the fact that their child has expressed a desire to live with one parent over the other, and the parent wants to know how we can go about ensuring the children’s wishes are followed. Unfortunately, as is the case with […]
Divorce and the Only Child
Being an only child has special considerations in the divorce period. They are not living with another ally who totally gets their unique situation. While parents, a therapist, and close buddies are sympathetic, no one else completely understands what that child is going through with divorce and shared care as a sibling does. Have heard […]
Self Help or Therapy: How to Embrace Both
Years before I was a licensed counselor, I wrote non-fiction books. A few landed on the bookstore’s self-help, parenting, or psychology shelves. Devouring such books led me to both of my careers, and when I meet with clients who feel stuck, I sometimes recommend reading, and other self-help measures. I’ve gained a better understanding of […]
Why Do So Many Children of Divorce Become Fatherless? Part 2
Here is a story that answers the question for many kids as to “why do so many children of divorce become fatherless?” in today’s society.
How Divorcing Parents Can Prepare if Teachers Strike: 8 Steps
Learn 8 planning steps divorcing parents can take to prepare for a teachers strike, how the impact can affect your children and coming up with a Plan-B.
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