You’re certainly not obligated to tell your child’s teacher about your divorce, and you can keep it to yourself if you would like. Many people don’t want to bring this up because it makes them feel uncomfortable or they just think of it as a personal subject. That...
If your co-parent is regularly late with their court-ordered child support payments or never manages to pay the full amount they owe, it can be extremely frustrating. More importantly, it can affect your and your child’s well-being. If a parent can afford to pay (or...
It’s a challenge for all parents to determine what electronics their kids can have as they get older and how much access they’re allowed to the myriad content available at the touch of a finger. For parents who are no longer together, these things can become a...
The school year is when co-parents need to be especially effective in their communication. There are so many things going on during the school year, from parent-teacher conferences to soccer games, that it can be challenging to stay on top of everything if you're not...
Virtual visitation is a tactic by which parents communicate with their kids digitally. Instead of stopping by the house for an evening, for instance, they may just spend an hour talking on Skype or FaceTime. This can also include things like instant messaging, emails,...
It is your duty as a parent to protect your child. You may think your child could be hurt by knowing their parents are no longer together. Instead, your child may be hurt more by not knowing. Sudden shifts in their lives can stunt their emotional growth. Here is what...
During both marriage and divorce, parents will have the best interests of their child at the top of their priority list. In practical terms though, it is not always easy to implement measures that are actually in the best interests of the child. Sometimes, couples opt...
Sharing parental responsibilities after a divorce or the end of a romantic relationship is difficult. Time-sharing arrangements mean that parents will frequently see one another to exchange custody. They will often need to communicate to make decisions about issues...
When you and your spouse split up custody of your child in the divorce, you want to think about how big events need to be handled. There are things that happen just once a year, and you’ll both likely want to be involved. Your child's birthday party is just one...
It is well-known that children struggle emotionally when their parents divorce. The entire process is very difficult on children, especially because they lose their sense of stability and home. Trying to keep life as predictable and routine as possible can help make...
