Your spouse decides that they want to get a divorce. The two of you have been talking about it for a while, and you were hoping that you would stay together. But they finally come to you with the divorce petition and tell you that they are officially filing to end the...
In an era where technology seamlessly connects the majority of Americans, co-parents living in close proximity to one another can benefit from including virtual visitation terms in their parenting plans, even though many miles do not regularly separate them from their...
When you look at marriage and divorce statistics, you’ll find that getting married at a younger age means that your odds of divorce are higher. For instance, those who get married in their teens have the highest divorce rate. It goes down by about 11% every year after...
If you’re considering divorce or your spouse has announced their intention to divorce, you likely already know that California is one of a relatively small number of “community property” states – each with its own laws around divorce and property division. Most...
You and your co-parent do have to share custody of your children, as you have since the divorce. You get the children for one week and your ex gets them the following week. You also have some arrangements for the holidays or summer vacation. But, exactly how much do...
If you are filing for divorce, you will likely examine your financial situation closely. This is especially true if your spouse usually handles things. Unfortunately, you may find signs your spouse is hiding assets. Knowing the signs is essential to ensure you...
Discipline is one of the most challenging things divorced parents go through. It can be difficult to punish a child when you don't live in the same house. But despite this, you can raise a disciplined child. Here is how you can do this: Have an open discussion about...
It’s important for parents to know how to approach the divorce conversation with their children. This can be a difficult conversation to have, but it’s also a necessary one to help them adjust to how their life will change. When parents take proper care, they can help...
You will have a lot of things to navigate during your divorce, one of them being communicating with your soon-to-be ex-spouse. Is it necessary to talk to them? Here is what to know; It depends on your situation If your marriage involved any form of abuse, which means...
You love your children, and you love the idea of spending some uninterrupted quality time with them over summer vacation on a special trip you’ve planned. You may not love the idea, however, of sharing your vacation itinerary with your ex-spouse – but you should do it...