Child custody cases are often difficult for the parents to deal with, but trying to work together with your ex may make this a bit easier. Many parents don't realize that they can really start their parenting relationship off on the right foot if they compromise from...
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Child Custody
Major child custody decisions shouldn’t be put off until later
Many people who have a child custody agreement with their ex likely don't look forward having to discuss potentially contentious matters with that person. Unfortunately, you face the possibility of having to do this as your child gets older and their needs change. It...
Tailor health care terms to your child’s needs
Making health care decisions for your children is one of the most difficult things you might have to do when you have a custody agreement. The way that the agreement is structured has an impact on what will happen with this. You have to understand the rights and...
Help your kids share vacation memories
As the warmer months begin their approach, it is time for parents who share children to start thinking about what is going to happen with vacations this year. While many people will focus on the actual vacation plans, there is something else you need to think about if...
Consider parenting plan terms very carefully
As children grow and mature, their needs change. This makes coming up with a parenting plan challenging because you might draft a perfect plan that works great right now but fails to meet your child's changing needs later.It's better to get a good fit right now,...
Think about summer plans now to avoid last-minute stress
Even though it seems like you have a long time before the summer, now is the best time to start thinking about the vacation plans you need to make for then. Taking care of at least the tentative plans now gives you time to ensure that you can work things out with your...
Prepare your children for long-distance moves
Children are very adaptable, but they might not deal well with last-minute changes. One area that might be difficult for them to deal with is having to move. For children who have parents in the military, this is a part of regular life. There are several ways that you...
Plan for holiday fun with your children
Now that you have your holiday schedule for child custody decided, you need to make plans for when your children are with you. This can be almost as challenging as trying to figure out the schedule. If your kids are old enough, allow them to provide input about what...
Decision-making must be covered in a parenting plan
Parents who have a child custody agreement have to decide who is going to make which decisions for the children. There are three main areas of concern — education, health care and faith. When you are working out the parenting plan with your ex, you will have to...
Long-distance moves during custody cases can be challenging
One of the most difficult things that parents might have to do when they have gone through a divorce is to move out of the area. This brings up the possibility of having one parent who is going to have a long-distance relationship with their children. Whether you are...