Mothers and fathers do not need to be married to each other to be loving and capable parents. It is also becoming increasingly common for unmarried couples to have and raise children. According to Pew Research Center statistics, about 33 percent of children in the...
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Month: May 2018
Easier co-parenting with the help of apps
One of the biggest struggles after a divorce can be co-parenting.Conversations about shared responsibilities can lead to arguments, stress and hurt feelings. While each custody agreement is different, co-parenting can be difficult for anyone. Here are a few app...
Seeking modification of court orders the right way
When is modification necessary in the first place?Backing up, we should explain that modification of child custody or support orders can be appropriate for a number of reasons. Your child's needs may have changed considerably recently, for instance. Parental lives can...
Four missteps that make high-conflict divorces more contentious
Most divorces involve conflict, but some are especially contentious. Fights might erupt at every stage of the conflict, and parties may not be able to have any conversation without one or both people getting angry.In these situations, it is easy to get caught up in...
What does a mediator do during a divorce?
In any family legal dispute, you can expect there to be at least two parties who want different things. People might be arguing over property during divorce, child support payments or parental rights, so these disputes are often heated and contentious.Considering how...
What happens between filing for and finalizing a divorce?
Getting divorced doesn't happen like a marriage, where you go from being single to being married in the span of one ceremony. Divorce is a process that typically takes several weeks, and sometimes months. With that in mind, readers should understand that this is...