When it comes to divorce, co-parenting is often the most challenging situation couples face. This is especially true when one parent is uncooperative and prone to narcissistic behaviors. Former spouses must form a united front to ensure their kids are well cared for....
When the court makes decisions about child custody and parenting plans, the judge will always consider what is best for the child. The bottom line in every custody matter is the best interests of the children. Essentially, this means the court only cares about what...
Parents often spend a big chunk of their time in negotiations trying to figure out what sort of custody option suits their family situation best. While many options offer benefits to different types of families in different situations, joint custody is one option that...
Establishing child support in your divorce settlement may not be enough to provide for your child. Even if your former spouse is young and healthy, your ex could suffer incapacitation or even die because of an accident or illness. You should consider how to keep...
Over the years, the general opinion of custody shifted to largely support joint custody over sole custody. Though there are situations in which this is not possible, it can provide many benefits for children of divorce in the families it does work for. Healthy...
Divorce in Minnesota generally involves spouses discussing child custody and creating a parenting or visitation schedule. A judge may review your circumstances and authorize an arrangement that reflects your child’s development. As noted on the Minnesota Statutes...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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