Many times parents feel like it is their obligation to stay married “for the sake of the children” – but more often than not, that can actually lead to more problems and issues for the children. While parents may have legitimate reservations about exposing their children to a potential divorce, many studies are beginning to […]
Child Custody
What’s the Right Holiday Schedule?
Holiday time can be wonderful and it can also be very painful. It is a hard season to be without your children, and being divorced means that part of the time you are without your children. And the hardest thing is that you don’t even always know what they are doing! Both parents need to […]
Holiday-Related Parenting Time Issues
Solutions to Common Holiday-Related Parenting Time Dilemmas
An Outline for Unwed Fathers in the State of Ohio
This blog is devoted to what steps must be taken by unwed fathers in Ohio so that they can officially and legally be determined as the father of their child(ren), and also receive orders regarding parenting time or custody. The situations: We receive many calls from fathers who have a child and are unmarried. Many […]
4 Tips for Winning a Move-Away Child Custody Case
If you’re looking to keep child custody in your move-away case, remember to keep these four tips in mind to help you gain custody.
What Happens When One Parent Wants to Move Away with the Children?
After a divorce, sometimes one parent may want to move away with the children. But what happens when the other parent is against the move? Read to find out!
4 Tips for Dating During Separation
Based upon my own journey through divorce, book research and work as a therapist, I say with certainty that those who are separated often crave validation and companionship to stave off loneliness. They often desire affection – especially after cold marriages without it – and sometimes, they desire just that…desire. These feelings are completely normal, but what […]
3 Steps to Successful Decision-Making as Co-Parents
I was speaking with a friend who told me that his ex-wife makes all the decisions regarding their son without consulting him. “She thinks she is the CEO of our child,” he stated. I had to think about that for a minute, as most moms who have primary physical custody tend to make most of […]
Suspicions of Child Abuse by the Other Parent: What to Consider
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.
5 Facts About Divorcing a Narcissistic Psychopath
First of all, if you are divorcing a Narcissist, a Psychopath, or a Narcissistic Psychopath, keep your expectations low! Most people hear the word “psychopath” or “sociopath” and immediately think of a serial killer, callous criminal, violent rapist, or someone who’s completely deranged. (Learn the difference between a sociopath and psychopath here.) Much like autism, […]
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