When two parents get divorced, it does not change their parental rights or responsibilities. Provided having relationships with both parents is in the best interest of the child, the court will likely grant shared custody of the child to the parents. This means that the parents must abide by a set schedule for trading off time with the child, as well as determine who will make … [Read more...]
Staying Close To Your Children Even After Divorce
No matter what, parents love their children, and children love their parents, so divorce inevitably becomes stressful for all family members. The way each of them overcomes stress depends primarily on the relationship between parents, their emotional maturity and mental stability, their ability to separate the roles of "spouses" and "parents," and their willingness to cooperate … [Read more...]
6 Tips For A Single Mom To Raise A Confident Child
If you are a single mom, you might have concerns about whether you can raise a happy and confident child. No doubt, single parenting is a tough challenge. As long as you provide your children with a strong passionate base and clear behavior guidelines, usually they’ll be fine. In America, the trend of single motherhood is growing rapidly. In 2018, there were 11.3 million … [Read more...]
Should You Allow Your Ex To Take Your Child On College Visits?
Leaving Home for College College is an exciting and terrifying time for a teenager. Selecting which colleges to apply to is likely the first major decision your children will make as they step closer to independence and adulthood. Your child may decide to attend college out-of-state. Even if they select a college nearby, they may live in student housing. For many, this is the … [Read more...]
Why It’s Wrong To Think You’re Not A Family After Divorce
A common reason for not wanting to end a marriage is not to break up the family but that's flawed logic. It's wrong to think you're not a family after divorce. Ask people who are post-divorce and they'll tell you that they are still a family, they're just a little different now. This tells us two things: being in a family is important to many people and the concept of … [Read more...]