Sometimes an impending divorce is obvious. Other times, it comes as a shock–at least, to one of the parties. But even when both parties agree that the marriage is definitely over, ending a marriage is a painful process. You may have to move; you have to divide your furniture and other belongings; if you have children, there will be custody …
Transitioning Into Being a Single Parent After Divorce
No one gets married thinking that someday the marriage will end in divorce. No one plans their wedding thinking that the next step will be divorce court. But it happens. And no one in a marriage has children hoping that someday, those children will become children of divorce. But that happens, too. And when it does, that transition from a …
The 4 Different Types of Child Custody
Making the decision to divorce is never easy, and going through the divorce is just as hard. Divorcing couples must decide how to divide their assets, their debts, move homes, and so much more. For couples with children, divorcing also brings up the difficult decision of how to co-parent the children, including issues concerning child custody and child support. If …
5 Tips: Avoiding an Ugly Custody Battle
Divorce is painful. Even the most amicable divorces involve ending a marriage, dividing property, and beginning a new, single life. When children are involved, divorce is much harder. However, parents have to consider the needs of their children and not just themselves. Sometimes the parents are able to come to a child custody agreement on their own. But if they …
5 Domestic Violence Warning Signs You Should be Aware of
Domestic violence can be obvious in some cases, but sometimes, it can be harder to spot. Sometimes, it can even be hard to differentiate the warning signs of domestic violence as a victim. It is important to familiarize yourself with the warning signs of domestic violence in order to protect yourself or your loved ones from domestic violence. Let’s have …
Child Support: What it Really Means
Child support is a major part of the divorce process. When a couple gets a divorce or a legal separation, it is not uncommon for the issues regarding the care of the children to be the most laborious aspect of the process. That is only natural, considering that each parent wants the child/children to be safe and happy. Also, let’s …
How to Make Your Divorce as Smooth as Possible
Divorce can be messy, stressful, and heartbreaking. One can only hope that the process will go smoothly and make room for a brighter future. Even though there are quite a few variables in the process of a divorce, there are a few things that you can do to help curb the stress and keep the process a little (or a …
Custody: What is a Non Custodial Parent?
Child custody terms can be difficult to understand. One of the terms is, non custodial parent. This is pertaining to child custody after divorce. Let’s have a closer look at what it means to be a non custodial parent. Where Does the Child Live? The main factor that comes into play is where the child lives. If the court-ordered custodial …
Tips For Handling Joint Custody Amicably
A joint custody arrangement following a divorce can be a lot for everyone to get used to. The best thing is to make the transition as easy as possible for the child or children. That is understandably easier said than done in most cases. However, there are some things that divorced parents can do to ensure they handle their joint …
Joint Custody and Shared Custody: What is the Difference?
There are several different ways that the custody of a child can be arranged following a divorce. In the most successful cases, both parents choose to agree on a visitation schedule. Most want to work together for the best interest of the child. The judge will often encourage both parents to be actively involved in their child’s life. If that …