Children raised in two homes can be as disciplined as those in one. However, to achieve this, co-parents need to communicate effectively about discipline strategies. While it may be fine for children to experience different parenting styles, parents should maintain...
Month: June 2023
3 things you must never tell your kids during the divorce
If there is anything most people agree on, it is that divorce can be complicated – especially when children are involved. During the divorce, it is not unusual for emotions to get out of control. Disputes over child custody, property division and spousal support can...
Can child support help cover college tuition costs?
When successful professionals have children together, they often hope to send their children to college and set them up for competitively-compensated careers. There are also many parents who commit to helping their children be the first in their family to go to...
Making the transition to two homes easier for kids after divorce
Your child has likely been used to living in one home. Now they need to get used to two. Regardless of how you split custody, they are likely to spend time in your place and your soon-to-be ex’s place. That’s a massive change, so what can you do to make it easier for...
What is parallel parenting?
You know you are meant to work together to raise your children with your ex, but the truth is, you can’t imagine that happening right now. In this case, co-parenting may be unrealistic. So you may need to consider parallel parenting instead. It allows you to both...
3 things to avoid when your kids visit
Raising children after a divorce can be challenging, but it's possible. Since the court will make decisions in their best interest and the parents will have a parenting plan, they can be brought up as they would have without the divorce. If you are the non-custodial...
How to inform an abusive spouse you want a divorce
Divorce can be challenging, but matters can worsen if domestic violence or emotional abuse is involved in the marriage. According to the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, couples in almost 20% of marriages and intimate partnerships engage in abusive...