Passive-aggressive behavior can make all situations more difficult. When this occurs in a co-parenting relationship, it can make even easy-to-resolve conflicts incredibly challenging. Both parents have to be willing to take an honest look at their own behaviors so...
When you are ready to add a new member to your family, you might decide that you are going to adopt a child. This is a long and complex process, but it is very rewarding. There are several things that you need to think about when you are getting ready to embark upon...
A divorce is a tumultuous time in an adult's life. When you are the one going through it, you might crave peace. You can't control your ex's actions, but you can control your own actions and thoughts. You may be able to reduce the tension in the situation and help to...
One of the most difficult tasks for parents is to come up with a child custody agreement when they go through a divorce. The emotions from the end of the marriage are still fresh and raw. This can make it difficult for parents to push those aside and make decisions...
Having a child custody order for your children can be rather complex. You have to pay close attention to the terms so that you know what is supposed to happen. It is imperative that both parents abide by the terms in the agreement so that there isn't any need for...
Being able to take your children on vacations is a wonderful way to make memories with them. One consideration that you have when you aren't with the child's other parent is making sure that the vacations you take are in line with the custody order. In some cases,...
Your pet is like another child and probably a best friend to your children. Having to figure out who is going to take the family pets when you divorce can be a challenge. Both adults might want to keep the pet, but the children might be distraught over the thought of...
Many people who are going through a divorce focus on things like who will get what. They don't realize that there are a lot of other things that you will have to handle as you transition to single life. The practical life matters that come with a divorce can have a...
With the school year quickly coming to an end, many parents have turned their attention to the late spring and summer months. If you're divorced and interested in planning a vacation with your children, there are several key steps you can take to prevent trouble....
Child custody cases sometimes involve a parent who isn't really present in the child's life. When that parent decides that they want to come back into the kid's life, the court will likely allow that to happen unless there is a reason, such as abuse, to refuse. This...