It is reasonable to assume that a wealthier parent is more likely to get custody of their kids. After all, being wealthy or well-off makes it appear that the parent has the money to support their children as well as a comfortable lifestyle. Being wealthy isn’t all it...
Children often look forward to seeing their friends when they go back to school after the summer. For some kids, this is a time that comes with considerable stress, but not because of anything academic. Children whose parents went through a divorce or separation...
You worked hard to get sober and stay sober. However, your marriage didn’t survive your drinking. Or maybe your divorce has nothing to do with your alcoholism. You and your spouse just had insurmountable problems. Now your soon-to-be-ex is trying to get sole custody...
Adults often struggle to adjust to the new chapter in their lives once they divorce. It's even more challenging for kids to adapt to their new normal, though. A parent's role as a service member can make things more challenging when it comes to arranging for child...
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?...
