Child Custody

The adage "life happens," is common for a reason. We cannot always control what happens in our lives, and we often have to adjust to changes as they come.Many co-parents establish a routine parenting schedule that meets their needs in their custody agreement and/or...

Nowadays, many parents agree on one thing - screen time and technology have become significant obstacles to parenting. They worry about the amount of time that their children spend in front of the phone, computer or television screens.These worries are rooted in...

The relationship between a grandparent and grandchild is often a special one. Therefore, many grandparents might become concerned about seeing their grandchildren when they hear about their child's divorce.That might leave many grandparents wondering: do they have...

Even if parents agree to divorce, the process of ending a marriage can be incredibly stressful and create tension within the family. It is still only natural for spouses to harbor some sadness, anger or resentment.The stress of a divorce and these emotions can make it...

Whether one parent relocates for a job, to take care of their ailing parent or because of a new marriage, they might find themselves farther away from their children than they would like to be. However, it is still possible for parents to be involved in their child's...

During divorce proceedings, child custody is often a volatile subject. Child custody is a complex topic; thus, questions are frequent and abundant. Below you’ll find answers to some of the more pressing questions regarding child custody.1. Are there differences...

Nowadays, it seems there really is an app for everything. There are apps for anything from stress relief to budgeting, and now even parenting.There are several apps dedicated to helping parents deal with tough situations, including co-parenting after divorce. However,...

If parents cannot come to an agreement on child custody, they may turn to the courts for help.According to North Carolina law, a judge determines how the custody arrangement will be divided between parents based on the child’s best interest, but what does that...

No one likes to think about how divorce will change their relationship with their child. In many cases, children end up splitting time between both their parents after a divorce. This is known as joint custody, where parents share parenting time and physical custody...

As we welcome November, we also welcome the busy holiday season. This time causes many newly-divorced parents to wonder how they should approach the holidays after their divorce.In recent years, collaborative co-parenting has appeared in the spotlight as many divorced...