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When a parent has a disorder that affects mental health, it does not necessarily influence custody arrangements during a divorce. Maryland courts work to protect the best interests of the child when determining child custody and visitation rights. How does mental...
Divorcing parents must take care of their mental health along with their shared child's mental well-being. Mothers and fathers may feel helpless as they watch their children struggle to adjust. Child Mind Institute explains tips for guiding children through divorce....
With 8 out of every 10 Americans using some form of social media in this day and age, it is easy to say that it has embedded itself into the very fabric of our society. Reaching for a phone or tablet to post life updates is second nature to many by now. But...
You expect your former spouse to form a united front with you when it comes to raising your child. However, that is not always the case. Some exes intentionally make co-parenting more difficult, which leads to a wide range of ill effects. According to WebMD, parental...
There are likely hard feelings between you and your ex-spouse. However, no matter how contentious the relationship is between you and your ex-spouse if you have children with him or her you will need to come up with a solid communication plan. Particularly if the...
Divorcing parents work hard to draft a comprehensive parenting plan during the divorce process. This is a crucial document for child custody and visitation where parents can address issues such as where the custody exchange will take place, how the parents handle...
When it comes to a divorce that includes children, many parents look for different ways to ease their children's transition. According to CNBC, one way that parents do this is through birdnesting. Birdnesting involves keeping your children at home and rotating...
Getting divorced can be a difficult process, but many people find that rebuilding their lives in the aftermath of divorce is even more challenging. This is particularly so if you will hold your children in joint custody with your ex-spouse. There are many logistical...
The courts do not change child support orders lightly. Judges want to know that a parent is not trying to avoid his or her duty to a child and that there is sufficient justification to change an order. While sometimes a support modification will be temporary, there...
If you share legal and physical custody of your kids with an ex-spouse, you probably frequently refer to your parenting plan. After all, this legally binding plan helps you avoid post-divorce conflict by expressly stating each parent's obligations, rights and...
