Following your divorce, one of the most complicated aspects of your new life is bound to be co-parenting. Though you and your former spouse may have differing perceptions regarding how to parent, you must work together to make the transition as seamless and...
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Children thrive with successful co-parenting
After going through a divorce, it may be difficult dealing with your ex, but if you have children, it is inevitable. If you and your ex-spouse share parental responsibilities, it is important to figure out a way to co-parent successfully. According to Healthline,...
How divorce mediation can lead to a better future for your child
Over the course of your divorce, you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse might experience many points of contention. One of these is sure to be child custody, but determining the custodianship of your child is not something to approach with a desire to satisfy...
What are some details to consider in parenting plans?
When you make child custody decisions in a divorce, you will have to create a parenting plan. This is like the blueprint you will follow when it comes to the care of your children. Having a solid parenting plan is essential to ensure you do not have miscommunications...
How do I co-parent with a narcissist?
If your ex-spouse is a narcissist, parenting post-divorce may seem like an impossible task. However, unless your home life was abusive, it is likely that you and your ex will co-parent. Co-parenting is generally in the best interest of your child, who should be the...
What is legal custody?
When dealing with the custody of your children, you will need to decide on two types of custody. The Pennsylvania General Assembly explains every decision must outline rights for legal and physical custody. Physical custody is generally what you may think of when...
Tips for successful co-parenting
Co-parenting can be challenging, but it can also be a positive experience if you put aside hurt feelings and the desire to be the favored parent. If you focus on the well-being of your children instead of trying to outdo your ex, you can create an environment where...
Can joint custody help children of divorce?
Going through a divorce can sometimes prove to be a traumatic experience for everyone involved. This includes the children of divorce, who have to shoulder the difference coming to their entire family structure. There are ways parents can help a child through these...
Common signs of parental alienation
Parental alienation happens when one parent deliberately attempts to create emotional and physical distance between the other parent and the child with the purpose of destroying the parental bond. Perpetrators of parental alienation may have various motivations for...
How can you make a seamless custody transfer?
While joint custody arrangements are typically in the best interests of your children, they can also be stressful for you and your ex-spouse. Not only do you have to deal with the stress of seeing your ex when it's time to transfer the children from one household to...