Co-parenting after a divorce is like learning a new dance. You’ve been parenting with your spouse for your child’s entire life and now it’s completely different. One home becomes two. There are new routines and new relationships to manage. You and your co-parent make take very different approaches on how to handle these changes, and […]
Children and Divorce
How a Biological Father May Be Denied Paternal Rights in Florida
Learn more about paternal rights in Florida, as biological fathers may run into difficulties if their children are born during an intact marriage.
The Form of Child Abuse Known as Parental Alienation
Slowly, hope is building for children suffering from a form of psychological abuse known as “parental alienation” because of the growing awareness about parental alienation and its harm to children. One example is the relevant authors of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) saying that parental alienation is in DSM-5. […]
The One Thing You Should Not Do During a Divorce
Divorce can take you to the edge. The fight-or-flight response takes over, and emotions run wild. Everything that was once familiar begins to come apart; finger-pointing reaches an all-time high. The undercurrent of the thought “do something, make it stop” seems to compel action. This may include hiring an attorney, sending a scathing e-mail, or […]
Co-Parenting with a Vindictive Ex-Spouse
Divorce brings a whole new set of complications to parenting. Having to deal with an unreasonable or vindictive former spouse adds additional stress to the situation. It may not be possible to parent as a team, and that is okay. Having a detailed parenting plan lessens the need to keep going back and forth on […]
5 Post-Divorce Dating Tips for Dads
If you approach dating thoughtfully after your divorce and consider your children’s needs, it will pay off in the long run. Your kids may feel a mixed bag of emotions about you dating and even harbor fantasies that you will reconcile with your ex-spouse. This might make it a challenge for them to accept someone […]
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Divorce: Custody & Property Division Issues
The divorce has left Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie ready for a child custody battle, as well as property division. Here’s a brief overview.
A Guide From The Supreme Court Of Ohio For Parents Who Live Apart
Ohio’s Guide for Parents Living Apart
Co-Parenting During the Holidays: 5 Tips to Follow
Holiday stress can make co-parenting especially tough; use these tips to help smooth out the road ahead.
Top 7 Divorce Myths That You Must Know
Not all marriages go smoothly, and unfortunately, some will end in divorce. When we hear the word “divorce,” there are a number of things that pop into our brains. One of the most common thoughts is that divorce has to be a painful and stressful process. Do you think this is true? I would suggest […]
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