School is back in session, and families across North Carolina are settling back into the routine the school year brings. This routine can actually make things easier for many parents. However, divorced parents must carefully consider how they will approach the school...
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Child Custody
3 small steps that have big effects on co-parenting
Committing to co-parenting is a major undertaking. Even when you and your co-parent have the details of a parenting plan and schedule hammered out, it can still feel like a challenge to navigate the co-parenting relationship and new family situation every day. When...
3 steps for taking a vacation after divorce
When the kids are out of school for the summer, it can be the ideal time to take a vacation. However, after a divorce, planning for a vacation often requires more steps. Here are three particular things you should do as you prepare for a vacation with your kids. 1....
Is it possible to get sole custody?
Losing time with your children might be your biggest fear as you approach a divorce. You may stress about sharing custody, especially if the situation with your ex-spouse is complex. In stressful cases, you may wonder: is it possible to obtain sole custody? The short...
3 things to consider in custody arrangements for teens
Raising a teenager can be difficult. So, it is no wonder that determining an effective custody arrangement for teenagers can also be a challenge. Once children turn 18, they are legal adults. However, even before they turn 18, children might start to chafe against the...
How do you handle conflict in co-parenting?
Raising a child can be rewarding, but also challenging. It can feel like those challenges increase if you are co-parenting with an ex-spouse. Facing those challenges can sometimes leave co-parents dealing with conflict. Perhaps the conflict stems from disagreements...
What about your kid’s relationship with your ex-spouse’s family?
In the last blog post, we discussed how spouses can work to maintain relationships with their ex-spouse’s extended families after divorce. This is often a matter of personal choice for both parties. However, it may not be when it comes to your children. Your...
How do parents form a united front?
A common tip to hear when it comes to telling your child about your decision to divorce is to create a “united front” with your ex-spouse, informing them together. It is also helpful to maintain this united front even after the divorce is final when it comes to...
3 quick tips to make the holidays easier after divorce
As the holiday season comes around again, you may feel more dread than anticipation after your divorce. The post-divorce reality is an additional factor to consider as you make your holiday plans. Parents should already have a schedule in place – especially since...
How do I adapt to being a single parent after my divorce?
After the divorce, you and your ex-spouse moved forward with your co-parenting journey in two separate households. Even though you are co-parenting, in your home it feels like you are effectively a single parent. This is a new experience after a significant life...
