Long-distance co-parenting happens quite often these days. One parent may serve in the military, work a job that requires a lot of traveling, or may even need to spend time taking care of ill or injured relatives. Of course, there are many ways to make long-distance...
Child Custody
3 tips to mentally prepare for a child custody battle
Divorcing from your spouse also means splitting time with your children. While you may have an idea of what you want this arrangement to look like, your spouse may disagree. If, according to the American Bar Association, you and your spouse cannot agree on a child...
How can you tell your child about divorce?
Going through a divorce is a traumatic time for every family member, including the children of divorce. Of course, as parents, you want to help ease the transition and make this period of life as easy as possible. One of the best ways to do this is by figuring out in...
Can you make nesting work for you?
As a divorcing couple with children, you want to prioritize the well-being and safety of your child even through this tumultuous time. One of the best things you can do is ensure that they have a stable home environment. And to that end, bird nesting might serve as a...
What to address in a Tennessee parenting plan
When you and your Tennessee husband or wife make the decision to separate or divorce and you share a child or children together, creating a parenting plan may help minimize conflicts between you. It may, too, give your child a better sense of how life is going to be...
How will domestic violence impact child custody?
Domestic violence can have a big impact on your divorce and the decisions the court makes in finalizing your decree. When it comes to child custody, it can have a huge effect on the court’s decisions. FindLaw explains you should file for a protection order as soon as...
Can parallel parenting meet your child’s needs?
As a divorcing parent, you must figure out how to continue meeting your child's needs and serving their best interest while also navigating your own personal relationship with your co-parent. Unfortunately, matters in these cases are not always clear-cut. For example,...
Can you determine a satisfactory custody agreement?
Arranging child custody can take a significant portion of time during your divorce settlement. Because you and your spouse may have different ideas of what your children need, negotiating an agreeable deal may not happen right away. Creating the best custody...
How can I improve communication with my co-parent?
Managing joint custody after divorce is often one of the most challenging parts of the entire process. Particularly if you and your ex-spouse are not on congenial terms, figuring out how to keep the focus on the kids and away from the conflict between you might seem...
Is your ex negatively influencing your child?
One of the most difficult aspects of divorce is the effect it has on child-rearing. While you and your former spouse are apart, you must still present a united front when it comes to raising your children. This is the purpose of parenting agreements, which establish...
