Children who are in the midst of their parent's divorce are going to experience a lot of different feelings. It can be very difficult for a child, especially a young child, to understand what they are feeling and how to deal with those feelings.If you and your ex are...
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Do I need a modification to my child custody order?
After you and your child's other parent go your separate ways, the custody order you worked out may not actually fit your lifestyle or needs, or those of your child. The terms of a custody agreement almost always cause some form of conflict, eventually.Fortunately, it...
Tips for adjusting to a newly adopted child
When you adopt a child, there are several things that you have to think about throughout the process. Being prepared for what is to come can help you to feel a little less stressed.Getting ready for bringing your new child home takes work. The adoption process and the...
Important child custody tips for newly divorced parents
Child custody matters are often portrayed as contentious in movies and television shows. This doesn't have to be the case. It is possible for parents to work together to get child custody decisions made amicably.There are several things you should know if you are...
Choose the adoption type that is right for your needs
Many questions come into your mind when you are considering an adoption. One that you have to think about at the very beginning of the process is what type of adoption you want to pursue. You have two options -- open or closed.These two adoption types have some very...
5 ways mediation can make your divorce go smoothly
When you're going through a divorce, there is a tendency to have conflicts here and there. Even an uncontested divorce may have some unresolved issues that need to be addressed. Some people believe allowing a judge to decide is a good way to move forward, but there...
6 things for parents to think about before summer
Sharing a child with a parent with whom you aren't in a relationship with is a taxing process. One of the considerations you have to think about is how the summer months with your child will work.While it might seem like you have plenty of time to plan, now is the...
Paying your child support is important to your custody case
Divorce can be an emotional and frustrating time. Instead of life as you are used to, now you are living separately from your spouse and your children. No longer are your days bookended by interactions with your children. Instead, your time with them is relegated to...
Mediation can protect your children from the worst of divorce
One reason many parents hesitate to leave an unhealthy or nonworking marriage is out of fear of how divorce will impact their children. This concern is not unjustified. For many children, divorce of their parents is a watershed moment.Once it happens, their life,...
Fathers can benefit from a shared parenting plan after divorce
As a father going through the divorce process, you may have concerns about your future with your children.Since you want to be part of their life in the future, you need to consider all your legal options. For many, this means learning more about a shared parenting...