Your marriage is ending, and you are a parent. In the midst of upheaval and strong feelings, you have to make complex and critically important choices. Where to live? How to keep finances manageable? If and how to use
Co-Parenting after Divorce
International Custody Disputes: What You Need to Know
There has been a lot in the news lately detailing some high-profile international custody disputes that have helped shed light on the sometimes complex issues related to international child custody laws. By now, most have heard about the case of former Gossip Girl American actress Kelly Rutherford, who recently lost custody of her two children […]
4 Mistakes Often Made During a Child Custody Battle
When two parents separate and they are unable to work out a mutually agreeable parenting plan for their family, they have no alternative but to go to Court seeking a child custody order. When that happens, the parents are putting the decision of their children’s future into the hands of a family law judge who […]
5 Things to Do When Your Ex-Spouse Is a Gopher Parent
Imagine a post-divorce world where the couple separates but is still able to co-parent. Sit with that wonderful image for a while…ahhhh. One parent supports the other’s rules and disciplines similarly. Parent A, instead of verbally bashing Parent B, is actually encouraging respect. Both parents show up to events and discuss important issues, such as […]
Does Your Family Need a Mediator?
Families argue – especially around the holiday times. Overbearing in-laws, wayward teens, blended families, elder care or antiquated parenting plans can turn a happy home into a war zone. While some situations get resolved over time, others can go on for months – even years – sometimes causing severe damage. Instead of allowing conflict to […]
3 New Year’s Resolutions for Recently Divorced Parents
As a recently divorced parent, make your New Year’s resolutions about self-care and becoming a better co-parent for your children.
The Good Divorce: Things to Keep in Mind When Separating
Many of us have heard of conscious uncoupling. Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin made the phrase famous when they split up. The idea is to lay out a plan to separate in a civilized way instead of the anger-riddled ugly pulling apart that so many people experience. It reminded me of a similar concept I […]
9 New Year’s Resolutions for the Newly Divorced
The New Year is a perfect time to reassess the previous year and set new goals. These resolutions are not to eat better or drink less; these will help you become the person you deserve to be. A divorce can rock your self-esteem and entire worldview. But, if you’re diligent, you can turn this difficult […]
7 Holiday Parenting Considerations for When the Children Are to Be with Their Other Parent
As a divorce attorney and as a divorced father, I have learned some of these things the hard way—seeing unintended effects of actions on children, and also unintended effects of my own actions on my son (who is now 22 and has “filled me in” on a few things). 1. Don’t tell your children how much […]
The Importance of Having a Holiday Plan
Plan Ahead to Ensure that You and Your Kids Have the Best Holiday Possible
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