The role a parent plays in the life of a child can have a major impact on their long-term well-being and overall happiness. Children will typically be happiest when they have loving and supportive relationships with both of their parents. The state will usually seek...
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3 ways to handle Halloween when you’re divorced with kids
Halloween is a holiday that most kids look forward to every year – and so do most parents. Just the same, it’s seldom addressed in most parenting plans because it isn’t considered a major holiday. That can leave divorced parents in a little bit of a bind when they...
What can you expect in a first-time divorce with children?
Although many people have navigated the divorce process more than once, some have never done so as a parent and do not quite know what to expect. Even seasoned individuals can falter when making divorce decisions that impact their children for the first time....
Can you care too much as a co-parent?
As a divorcing parent, you’ve been sharing parenting duties with your soon-to-be ex for some time. Yet divorce marks a fundamental shift in your relationship and you may need to learn new ways of handling things. One of those is learning to let things slide. Here is...
Co-parents: Have you started planning for the holidays yet?
If you are the kind of person who is really frustrated that major chain retailers are hauling out Halloween products in August, the idea of thinking about the winter holiday season right now could feel downright maddening. However, if you are a parent of a minor child...
2 tips for preparing for the new school year with a co-parent
Navigating child custody arrangements can be challenging, especially when preparing for the start of a new school year. From coordinating schedules to ensuring open communication between all parties involved, these transitions require thoughtful planning and a...
Which parent decides if your kids get vaccinated?
The issue of child custody and vaccination decisions has become increasingly relevant in today's world – and it's a concern that doesn’t always have easy answers. If you and your co-parent aren’t on the same page regarding vaccinations and other healthcare decisions...
How is joint debt divided when divorcing in Florida?
Having jointly accrued debt can be a natural consequence of having been in a marriage for some time. You buy things together, you share a credit card, one (or both) of you go to school, it’s quick to accumulate. Just like assets, debt will need to be divided as you...
4 things you should know about a high-asset divorce
You may have never imagined going through a high-asset divorce until recently. Now that it’s happening, you may not know where to start. Divorce is unique for everyone. You may want to learn a few things about high-asset divorces: 1. Your spouse could be hiding assets...
3 mistakes that can derail your co-parenting plan
Most parents take their child’s well-being very seriously. Thus, in the event of a divorce, it’s not unusual to burn the midnight oil working out a co-parenting plan that will work for everyone. And if you get it right, co-parenting can benefit the child in a variety...