Nov 7, 2022 | Parenting Time, Co-Parenting, Custody, Legal Decision-Making, Parental Conflict, Parenting
A parenting plan is a document that states when the children will be with each parent (parenting time) and how major decisions will be made (legal decision-making). Drafting a parenting plan is a significant task, as it outlines how both parents will handle issues and...
Mar 26, 2021 | Co-Parenting, Custody, Dispute Resolution, Division of Property, Divorce, Joint Custody, Legal Decision-Making, Mediation, Parental Conflict, Parenting, Property Division, Separation, Shared Parenting, Uncategorized
Divorce can be stressful and confusing. It’s always good to have a plan. So to assure that your divorce goes smoothly, follow these steps – from A to Z. A – Ask questions – If you have a question for your attorney, ask it! Asking questions can help you to stay...
Feb 10, 2021 | Breakups, Co-Parenting, Counseling, Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Joint Custody, Legal Decision-Making, Mediation, Parenting, Parenting Time, Uncategorized
Each year, over 1 million American children are affected by their parent’s divorce. How each child reacts depends on many factors, including their age, personality, and of course, the circumstances surrounding the divorce or separation. Many times, the initial...
Aug 2, 2018 | Co-Parenting, Custody, Divorce, Family Law, High-Conflict Disputes, Modification Actions, Parental Rights, Parenting, Separation, Visitation
It came on like a silent earthquake. You didn’t see it coming. You never felt it when it hit. But now the foundation of the place where you live has shifted. The cracks in the walls are becoming visible. And nothing will ever be the same. That is the effect of the...
Jun 18, 2018 | Articles of Interest, Children, Co-Parenting, Journal Entries, Parenting, Personal Interest, Shared Parenting, Single Fathers
May 31, 1985 To My Little Girl (6 months old): Since you were born, I have undergone a gradual transformation. What has changed is my entire definition of self – the way I view myself. The change is imperceptible to others. I look, dress, and act the same as I always...
Dec 29, 2016 | Co-Parenting, Coping with Divorce, Custody, Divorce, High-Conflict Disputes, Joint Custody, Legal Decision-Making, Parallel Parenting, Parenting Time
In every divorce involving legal decision-making and parenting time issues, parents must strive to keep the needs of the children as their #1 priority. Children benefit most when they have relationships with both parents and tend to adjust better to divorce when: ...