While some divorces come as a surprise to one spouse, many other couples see the ends of their marriages as inevitable long before filing. That is, there are often warning signs that allow couples to plan for their divorces. Just like you, your children probably can...
What should you put into your nesting agreement?
If you have children, you probably also have some concerns about how they will react to the news of your divorce. After all, according to Psychology Today, divorce can cause kids to develop severe abandonment issues. They may also experience anger, depression and even...
Is your co-parent in the military?
These days, as more people go through divorce and decide on co-parenting, it becomes increasingly important to allow for options that support co-parents in unique situations. This includes co-parents who may serve in the military. In such situations, it is important...
The penalties for parental rights violations
Whether you recently got a divorce or your marriage ended years ago, it is important to go over legal issues related to children if you have young kids. Aside from child support, you likely need to think about various issues related to child custody. When it comes to...
How can you tell if your ex is alienating you from your children?
Following a divorce, your children may have complex feelings about their parents. It is normal for children to critique you. They may be angry or hurt by the breakup. However, when alienation occurs, your children will unjustly criticize you. Web MD describes parental...
How can I improve communication with my co-parent?
For a multitude of reasons, managing joint custody is a challenge. Particularly if you and your ex-spouse are not on the best of terms, you might be struggling with the best way to communicate effectively with him or her. Like with many things involving communication,...
Summer vacation considerations for divorced parents
Even families who have been sharing child custody for some time may experience challenges during summer vacation. The change in routine can be difficult for kids of all ages, even if they are also looking forward to fun activities during their time off. Parents can...
What is parallel parenting?
No matter how amicable a divorce may be, it is likely that some level of friction existed in the marriage. However, in very high-conflict divorces, the idea of co-parenting with your ex-spouse may seem like an impossibility.This is particularly true if your ex-spouse...
How can you successfully co-parent with an ex-spouse?
After a divorce, you may worry about how well you get along with your ex-spouse, especially when it comes to taking care of your child. Learning how to deal with this new family situation is important for your mental health and your relationship with your child....
A review of child custody terms in Minnesota
Child custody cases and parenting time issues in Minnesota range from relatively simple cases to matters of great complexity. Legal terms often have very specific meanings that might differ slightly from regular usage. In the arena of child custody, it is good for...
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