When you set up a parenting plan, you set it according to what the child needs then. Those needs might change as your child grows up. Requesting a child custody modification may be necessary if you need to have new terms for the agreement.There are specific criteria...
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Decisions in parenting relationships must be based on the child
Working with your ex over child custody matters can be complicated. Each adult likely thinks they know what's best for the children, but these ideas sometimes don't work together. It's imperative that you try to make the parenting relationship as conflict-free as...
Focus on solutions, not blaming, in custody issues
The last thing most people want to do is have to communicate with an ex. However, adults who share children together will usually have to do just that. This isn't always an easy situation but it is the only way that you can effectively co-parent.One thing that might...
Communication standards can be in your parenting plan
Going through a divorce when you have children means that you aren't actually going to be able to just avoid your ex forever. Instead, you're going to have to work as a team to raise the children. Setting up a positive foundation for the future is beneficial. You can...
Plan for emergency school closures
Parents who are divorced have many challenges to face. One of these is what they are going to do when the children don't have school. Some of these times are easy to plan for because they are part of the school calendar. You have time to make the arrangements for the...
Encourage your child’s relationship with their other parent
Children can suffer greatly when their parents divorce. As a parent, it is up to you to help them work through the emotions and concerns that they have when they are dealing with this. One of the primary worries that some kids have is whether they'll get to have a...
Be prepared to take a new relationship slowly when you have kids
Going through a divorce is a difficult situation because of the amount of adjustment you're having to do in every aspect of your life. One thing that's often challenging is the sense of loneliness that you might feel. This might lead some individuals to pursue a new...
Long distance parenting requires support from both parents
When one parent moves away after a divorce, the children involved in the situation may have a big adjustment ahead of them. They might not be able to see their other parent as often as they're used to doing -- and they may even see the parent's move as a rejection....
You aren’t done with your ex after divorce if you share kids
Going through a divorce comes with a lot of challenges. You have to ensure that you aren't falling for the common misconceptions that some people hold as truths when they go through a divorce and have children with their ex. Remembering that these aren't true might...
Help your children learn a new routine after your divorce
Going through a divorce is a challenging situation for everyone involved. You have a lot to think about when you're in this position. One of these is how to best support your children when they are trying to adjust to the new way of life. There are several things that...