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...
What hinders your effort to win child custody?
As you navigate the unknowns of your divorce, prioritizing the needs and well-being of your children trumps your list of concerns. Working toward arranging and finalizing a functional custody agreement may require extra sacrifice on your part to help you establish a...
What is nesting and how does it work?
Provided that there is no history of substance abuse or violence on the part of either parent, the most common custodial arrangement following a divorce is co-parenting. This is because co-parenting is in the best interests of the child. Even if the parents are no...
Will a substance abuse disorder influence child custody?
When Minnesota courts rule on custody, the well-being of your children is one of the primary concerns. If you or your spouse struggles with drug or alcohol dependency, a judge must ensure that the substance-dependent parent can maintain a safe environment for the...
What if my ex-spouse cannot stick to our custody schedule?
Minnesota parents are quick to figure out custody situations when divorcing. It is often a parent's first priority. The courts determine what arrangement works best for everyone involved. The standard they work with is the "best interest of the child" standard. But...
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