Name Changes After Divorce: You and Your Child
When family members go through a divorce, it can mean enduring changes to some of the most fundamental aspects of their lives. Parents and children find themselves in different living environments, in new jobs and schools, and with a new sense of identity. After figuring out child custody, one issue that a parent and child may […]
International Travel After Divorce
After a divorce, parents, and children have to adjust to spending time together according to a placement schedule. One way for families to enjoy their parenting time is by taking vacations together. Although embarking on a trip may have once been a simple matter of choosing a destination and making reservations, doing so after divorce […]
Who Gets the Engagement Ring?
When two people decide to get married, it can be an exciting time filled with plans for the future. Traditionally, the celebrations begin after one person proposes marriage and presents their future fiancé with an engagement ring. However, as the two moves towards their wedding day, they may realize they are not an ideal match. […]
Divorce and Pets
For many of us, our pets are not only faithful companions but are also considered part of the family. They share our lives and are often cherished and loved by everyone in the household. It may not come as a surprise that, in some cases, when a couple with pets is going through a divorce, […]
Child Support and Special Needs Children
Parents of children with special needs have the dual responsibilities of caring for their child’s basic requirements and providing for their specialized conditions. Often, looking after their children means becoming an expert on the available medical care, education, and therapeutic services as well as spending countless hours advocating for their well-being. When families in this […]
Grandparent Visitation
A child’s relationship with their grandparent can be one of the most cherished connections in their life. Ideally, grandparents will be a vital part of their grandchildren’s lives while serving as a support to their parents. Unfortunately, changes in the family can sometimes mean that grandparents will no longer be able to experience visits with […]
Protecting Your Children During and After Divorce
A parent going through a divorce may face not only the grief of their marriage ending and the stress of dividing property and finances but also the worry of safeguarding their children during the process. Although it may not be possible to entirely shield your children from the emotional fallout of divorce, there are steps you can take to […]
Signs Your Child May Need a Therapist
As much as a parent tries to insulate their child during a divorce, they cannot keep them from experiencing some of the negative emotions that occur when a family goes through this drastic change. When there is a conflict between a child’s parents, they often experience stress and confusion about where to go for comfort […]
Creating a Workable Parenting Agreement
Communication and cooperation between parents are essential to effective parenting. When everyone lives in the same home, parents often regularly relay information and coordinate responses to issues concerning his or her children. After a divorce, parents have to adjust to communicating and parenting from separate residences. Negativity may still linger due to the results of property […]
Divorce After 50
The reasons that lead a couple to divorce are complicated and vary from situation to situation. It may be that after a long-term marriage, the couple has grown apart, and the people they have become individually no longer work together in a relationship. The marriage may also be ending because of something as devastating as […]
