One mistake that people sometimes make with divorce is in assuming that the type of spouse someone was will determine what type of parent they are. Nothing could be further from the truth. There are many cases where someone was not an ideal spouse, but they are still...
Few things are as painful for a parent as waking up for the first time to a house without their children. Time spent apart from your children due to divorce can be a good thing. It can help you appreciate each other more. Yet, what if the distance results in a...
There are so many pitfalls associated with dissolving a marriage, but one of the trickiest -- and most crucial -- is how you and your ex will handle the discipline of your children. Even though you and your former spouse are no longer under the same roof, your kids...
The arrangements that work well during a marriage aren't always as beneficial after spouses separate. You may realize in the early days of your divorce that working 2nd or 3rd shift limits your parenting time options now that your spouse isn't home to help. Some...
Being a co-parent isn’t always an easy situation to be in. There are times when disagreements will happen, so having a plan for when this occurs benefits everyone involved. Taking the time to work through these points when there isn’t a disagreement occurring can help...
When you’re a parent, the number one thing you want out of the holiday season is for your children to be happy. Making the most of the holidays isn’t easy, however, when you and your ex-spouse are in conflict. How do you prevent a fight with your ex over everything?...
Whether you work in a professional firm that designs new buildings or in a manufacturing facility, overtime can be a common requirement for successful professionals. As a salaried worker in an educated field, when there are big projects due, your employer will likely...
One of the most important and difficult parts of divorcing with children is trying to find a way to share custody with your ex. Creating a parenting plan is a common practice in North Dakota divorces with minor children. Your parenting plan outlines parental...
As you go through your divorce, there are a few things you can do to help your child feel better about the situation. Being able to talk to your children and explain the situation, negotiating with your spouse, avoiding conflict and controlling your emotions can are...
When you first got divorced, the court may have named either you or your ex the primary residential parent. The parent with primary residential responsibility typically has more than 50 percent of the residential responsibility. But even the best planners will find...
