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Child custody orders outline what can and can't happen with the children. These orders tell you what you are responsible for and what you ex must do. For many parents, these agreements are made during a negotiation process that enables each one to have a say in the...
Children are usually pretty flexible, so you have to remember that when you are trying to set the parenting plan after your divorce. But just because they are flexible doesn't mean that they won't have problems adjusting to the divorce. Your job as their parent is to...
The process of determining what type of child custody arrangement will work for your children can be complicated. There are several things that you can do that might help to facilitate a respectful and productive negotiation process for all matters related to the...
Telling your children that their parents are divorcing isn't going to be easy. You have to ensure that you are explaining it in a way that they can understand. But the work that you have to do doesn't end there. You also have to figure out how to help the children...
One of the hardest things for parents to do is accept the fact that their children will have to spend time with the other parent after a divorce. Both parents have probably gotten accustomed to having the kids around all the time. While they might feel happy that they...
When your children move from your home to your ex's or back again, things can be stressful. Every custody exchange can be a big adjustment for them, and they are counting on you to help them through it.Here are several ways that you can take the stress out of...
Child custody can be a challenge during the school holidays. You have to figure out when you are going to have the children so you know when you'll need to plan for child care. While many people automatically think of the long breaks, such as summer and winter holiday...
Children sometimes view a divorce as a way to manipulate parents into giving them their own way. The issue here is that they might claim that one parent already approved an activity or that they get to do specific things at the other parent's house. By making these...
Having to work with your ex on child custody matters isn't easy for most people. When you have to deal with one who is passive-aggressive, you might find that life is a lot more difficult than when you can get along together. There are many things that you might be...
Child custody matters are often very contentious. Parents might think that their way is the only way that the child can thrive, but they don't necessarily want to acknowledge that the other parent's ways might work. This can actually work against them when they are...