Many parents are happy with being the noncustodial parent and getting to spend every other weekend with their children. Other parents are unsatisfied with these arrangements and would prefer to share physical custody of their child, meaning that their child would live...
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Month: February 2018
Talk to biological children prior to adopting another child
Adoption is a great way to give a child a home. Every year in the United States, approximately 135,000 adoptions take place. Parents adopt for a number of reasons, and there are many couples out there who want to adopt who already have a biological...
Tips for surviving the financial aspects of divorce
There are a lot of money-matters that divorcing spouses need to attend to. These financial responsibilities might not have existed prior to the initiation of the divorce process. As such, it is important to familiarize yourself with various tips and tricks for...
How should I tell my child about our divorce?
Parents do their best to stay together, often enduring years of toxic relationship drama just for the sake of their children. However, is it really helping your children to grow up in a toxic environment like this? Or, if you're able to "fake it," what kind of example...
How can I settle my child custody case out of court?
You don't have to settle your child custody disagreement. In fact, it's to your and your children's advantage to try and reach an out-of-court resolution. Not only will you be able to resolve the matter faster and cheaper, but an out-of-court settlement will put a lot...
3 reasons to stay away from social media while divorcing
During a divorce, limiting contact with your former spouse can be a good, healthy step to take. Unfortunately, in the age of social media, that is easier said than done. While the divorce is still in progress, you should consider limiting your time on sites...