Divorce or separation signals the end of a romantic relationship between two people. However, if you had a child together, your relationship is never quite over. You must grapple with a custody arrangement for your little one. Unfortunately, not all divorced or...
When a family goes through a divorce, it can be difficult for the children involved. They may feel confused and scared not knowing what the future holds. It's essential to help your child deal with their emotions during this time, so they can continue to grow and...
Your child probably looks forward to summer vacation all year long. However, if they share custody, it can be stressful for parents. Trying to arrange pick-ups and drop-offs over three months can be challenging. While this is true, divorced parents must tread these...
If you are ending your marriage because you’re married to someone with narcissistic tendencies, you are probably already dealing with the fallout. You may be frustrated by their pleasant attitude one day combined with an angry or aggressive response when you don’t...
Divorce can be a confusing situation for the children. The shift from having both parents under the same roof to a different living arrangement can take its toll on them mentally and emotionally. Therefore, it is necessary to ensure that the transition is smooth and...
Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution. It helps people who don't agree find a way to compromise and resolve an issue without going to court. Many people who have not been through mediation fail to understand the process and may even confuse aspects of...
There are numerous factors to settle during the divorce process. Assets will need to be divided, child custody and visitation allocated and arrangements regarding child and spousal support may need to be made. Once negotiations have finished and agreements have been...
Divorce has changed over time, and there is much less stigma around it than a few decades ago. Child custody has changed with it. Until 1997, Tennessee worked on the principle that children were better off living with their mothers and that fathers would get...
When their parents divorce, children can suffer from the effects. However, parents (and sometimes, the courts) can do much to mitigate any fall-out from the divorce so it least disrupts the kids’ lives. One of those ways is ensuring that the father remains fully...
One thing that fathers may think about during child custody discussions is how to split time over important holidays. For many men, having access to their children on Father’s Day is an absolute must, just as it would be a priority for women to have custody on...