Dividing marital property is often one of the most complex and confusing parts of the divorce process, with many couples dreading having to deal with it. The final settlement can be reached through mediation or through the court. Regardless of the option selected, it...
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How do successful co-parents deal with the holidays?
With the holiday season quickly approaching, you may be planning a family trip or looking forward to quiet celebrations at home. If you share custody of your kids with a former partner, though, you may have some challenges to navigate. After all, your co-parent...
3 ways to practice self-care during divorce
Divorce is one of the most stressful events you can endure during your lifetime. Mental Health America notes that it can affect work productivity and impact relationships with both friends and family. Whether you chose to end the marriage or your spouse took that...
How can you document suspected parental alienation?
If you have a joint-custody arrangement, you expect your co-parent to respect your parental authority. You also do not want him or her badmouthing you to your children. Sadly, though, too many co-parents treat their counterparts poorly. According to Psychology Today,...
Can children express a preference in a custody order?
Child custody agreements are a necessary part of divorce proceedings. Every situation is different, but the court will consider every element of the case to determine how to best protect the children. What is in the child's best interest? The standard for a custody...
Has your spouse threatened to end your health insurance coverage?
Even though you are healthy, you undoubtedly realize how important it is to have health insurance. If you are a stay-at-home parent, though, you depend on your spouse to provide you with health insurance coverage. Your husband or wife gets coverage through his or her...
How can you prepare for a stress-free custody transfer?
Even under ideal circumstances, sharing custody of children can be a challenge. After all, you and your ex have vastly different parenting styles. If your former husband or spouse has a short fuse, though, you may dread any interaction you have with him or her....
3 signs your kids need therapy during your divorce
If you are going through a divorce, you undoubtedly know just how stressful wrapping up a marriage can be. While you certainly should not neglect your own mental health, you must realize your children may be suffering even more than you are. In fact, according to...
Does your custody agreement need a first right of refusal?
If you are going through a divorce, you already may have decided to share custody of your children with your soon-to-be ex-spouse. After all, he or she loves your kids and deserves to play an integral role in their upbringing. Furthermore, according to Psychology...
How to ease the transition of a divorce for your children
A divorce can be a hard thing to go through. Not only is it hard for the couple that is parting ways, but it is also difficult for the children involved, as well. You may wonder how to help your children as the family goes through changes. While it may not always feel...

