While all divorces have an emotional impact, they are especially trying when you have kids. That is why the way you talk to your kids about your divorce is so important. Psychology Today recommends the following strategies when discussing divorce with your children....

While you made it through the last holidays of 2020, did your current child custody plan endure the changes to your usual schedule and routines? If not, work with the other parent to prepare your child custody schedule for the next major holiday. To help, see what Our...

So far, you feel that you handle your child custody arrangement with grace and dignity. Your daughter recently expressed an interest in living with the other parent. How should you handle this? Our Family Wizard offers guidance that may help you. Understand how to...

Unmarried parents have some unique challenges. Sometimes, they are able to work together to overcome these outside of the court system. In many cases, however, the family might need some stronger rules in order to secure the interests of both parents. The law could...

Raising kids together after a divorce can bring about many challenges all year long. When the holiday season approaches, however, a new level of stress may be felt by parents and even by kids. Fortunately, there are steps moms and dads can take to help their children...

As you navigate custody issues, you may worry what you should do if your ex-spouse interferes with your time with your child. Custodial interference is a serious issue, and its effect on you and your child's relationship can cause legal and emotional problems. Meaning...

When a marriage ends, a couple’s hurt and disdain towards each other don’t just magically disappear overnight. So, when it comes raising your kids in harmony together after a high conflict separation or divorce – otherwise known as co-parenting – what do you do if you...

For most families, navigating life after a divorce or separation is challenging enough. However, when you add the current global health crisis into the mix, unfortunately, there’s no road map to guide you through these uncertain times. If you live in a different state...

Parents want to see their kids, especially divorced parents who, in many cases, do not see them every day. For some parents, child custody agreements are reminders of how they miss out on certain aspects of their children’s lives. And, now, child custody agreements...

Most parents who are getting divorced or living apart are able to negotiate a parenting plan for child custody and visitation time. But not in every case. Parents who disagree strongly about child custody may end up in court. So can parents whose relationship has...