It is that time of year again. The weather is getting warmer and school is coming to an end. And with many public places opening up again, many people are rushing to make plans for the summer. Summer break can be both a time of relaxation and hectic activity – and...
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Child Custody
Will North Carolina make shared parenting the standard?
When parents seek a custody arrangement, many try to negotiate joint custody and shared parenting. This approach allows both parents to share roughly an equal amount of parenting responsibilities, and have equal time with their children. It is often the most equitable...
Post-divorce parenting when the kids are with the other parent
Making a realistic parenting arrangement is one of the primary concerns for divorcing parents in North Carolina. They must consider several factors, from their child’s best interests to their schedules to determine what custodial schedule will work best for their...
How can we keep children from picking a side?
When parents divorce, they often hear the same refrain over and over: it is important to keep kids out of the middle of it all. Parents typically share this hope and do everything they can to help their children through this process. Despite this effort, many families...
Should I attend co-parenting education classes?
Over the years of raising a child and watching them grow, parents can feel confident that they know their children – and know what is best for them. They take their parenting responsibilities seriously and watch out for their children no matter what. Even so,...
Co-parenting mindset
Co-parenting is often one of the greatest challenges that parents face after a divorce. Moving forward as co-parents requires careful planning and commitment. However, effective co-parenting needs more than a plan. It also requires the right attitude from both...
Adjusting parenting plans for teenagers
A child’s needs and best interests change as they age. Parents know this and must adjust their parenting style accordingly. However, divorced parents may also have to modify their co-parenting plan to meet their child’s changing needs – especially as their child...
How do stepparents factor into post-divorce parenting?
Finding love and marrying again after a divorce can be exciting. It is even better when individuals find a partner who builds a meaningful relationship with their children as well. However, families in this situation often face a common challenge: how do stepparents...
Tips for co-parents to approach distance learning
At the end of the last school year, parents and children alike slowly adjusted to the new reality of distance learning. Adjusting to these changes was stressful for many parents, especially divorced parents trying to facilitate distance learning in two homes. This...
Tips for facilitating custody exchanges with your children
It can be difficult for some parents to exchange custody of their children and coordinate parenting time in a respectful and appropriate manner. For some it is difficult to let their children out of their care, even if they are on amicable terms with their ex-spouse...