Dealing with a passive-aggressive ex makes a child custody issue challenging. Instead of being able to just tackle issues related to the kids, you have to go in circles about the matters for a while. This can make the situation more tenser than it has to be. Both...
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Changes in communication with children during divorce
Divorce can bring some major changes between parents and adults. Everyone in the situation has to try to learn how to thrive despite the new circumstances. One thing that might suffer some is your ability to communicate with your children. This is difficult to handle...
Help your children to adjust to the changes divorce brings
Now that school has started, your children are likely going through some major emotions. The new year and your divorce can weigh heavily on them. It might be a lot for them to handle right now, but you can help them with this so that they can thrive despite the...
Fight only chosen battles with an uncooperative ex
You have probably seen stories on the internet and television about how divorced parents, and sometimes their new spouses, are working as a team to raise their children. Even though these stories are becoming more popular, there are still some parents who have...
Set the stage for your children to thrive despite divorce
It is often said that you can't move forward until you address the past. This applies to many areas of your life. One of these is your divorce and child custody. How amicable your divorce is can have a direct impact on the child custody relationship you will have...
Parenting plans for long-distance parenting situations
Many parents who divorce stay in the same area so they can be involved in their child's life. There are also times when one parent has to move away, which can force the child to have a long-distance relationship. There are many things that can help the child in these...
Extracurricular activities can pose child custody challenges
The parenting plan that you work out with your ex has to be one that is based on your child's needs. This can be especially challenging when you have a child who is involved in a lot of extracurricular activities. The issue here is that the child's schedule might not...
Find ways to make your house feel like home to your kids
Even when there isn't much distance between homes, it can feel like two different worlds when a child has to move from one parent's home to the other's. The rules might differ and the consequences for breaking the rules might not be the same. There may be changes in...
Parenting plans should cover education decision-making
The end of the school year is nearing. This is the best time of the year to review your child's education in the past year so that you can make any necessary changes before the start of a new school year. If you and the child's other parent aren't in a relationship...
Handle parenting disagreements carefully
Parents who are divorced often find it difficult to make decisions about the children. After all, you didn't get divorced because you always agreed on matters. When there are disputes about parenting matters, you have to take the time to think carefully about what is...