Parenting Plans Ease Divorce Fears for Parents and Children Alike
One of the biggest fears divorcing parents have is about how their children will be affected, and how their relationship with the kids will change. In fact, many people put off getting divorced even when things are at their worst because they fear the conflict that may arise about the custody and care of the children. There is good news: In most cases, these fears are unfounded. Yes, many...
Putting Kids First In Separation and Divorce Battles
Parental Separation and filing for a divorce is an ugly thing to go through, for everyone involved, especially the kids. Unfortunately many parents who find that divorce is the only answer to their problems tend to lose their tight connection with their children. When lawyers are involved and a case is being built, many parents find that putting up a defense to be the most important part of...Helping Your Kids Adjust To Separation
Helping your kids adjust to separation should be your first priority, if you plan to divorce. The truth is that children and parents are affected by this big change. While most parents like to keep a stiff upper lip, the final act of separation is emotionally tasking. This is time to start a new chapter of your life as a family, albeit not being able to see your children on a full-time basis....What Does Child Custody Mean?
If you have one or more children and you are facing a divorce, you know by now there are far more important decisions to be made than how to divide up personal belongings. You may also be realizing there is much more to learn than you ever imagined – and probably more than you ever wished to know. While your family goes through this difficult time, trust that you will all make it through...Divorce and Two Families
It goes without saying that divorce will split a family, but less thought is typically given to what will happen down the road to the issue of both halves. In the event that both parties (as well as the attorneys for both parties) agree to a conclusion, dividing up assets and child custody, there is little reason to think that the issue will be re-examined in the future; that until a child...Technology Can Reduce Conflict Around Children’s Residential Schedules
When parents are divorced or separated, the residential schedule for the children can often lead to conflict. Letting the other parent know about parent-teacher meetings, doctor’s appointments and baseball games shouldn’t be as difficult as it often is. But just because it should be easy doesn’t mean it always is. When there are unexpected changes to the children’s...Conflict Levels During Separation or Divorce
The effects of divorce and separation can be far-reaching. Not only do these situations have an impact on the couple involved, but they also have a significant impact on the children of the couple. Studies show that adults whose parents separated or divorced have a greater chance of enduring the same fate. In addition to this, research has found that if there is high parental conflict during...Approaches to Divorce: Collaborative Family Law
Collaborative family law (CFL) is a process whereby a divorcing couple signs an agreement with a lawyer not go to court. The agreement is however binding to the divorce attorney and not the couple. If one or both clients are not satisfied with the agreement, they can still proceed to court but with a different lawyer. The whole process is aimed at seeking a mutual understanding between the...Avoid an Affair: It’s The Most Difficult Way to End a Marriage
There are many struggles that affect a marriage. From the difficult situations like one partner being less mature than the other, trying to balance work and home life, caring for aging parents, sexual issues or financial issues and maintaining the relationship, it can be difficult to communicate. In a healthy relationship, two partners are able to communicate with one another and resolve...