It can take a lot of time to arrange a custody agreement that works for everyone. You may even need to sacrifice convenience and personal preferences at times so you can comply with the order. Life developments can impact the function of your plan. Remarriage or a new...
Child Custody
Is parallel parenting right for you?
After going through a divorce, cooperating with your ex-spouse might be one of the last things you want to do. Unfortunately, as a parent, your child depends on your ability to cooperate with one another. Fortunately, you have several options available when it comes...
Dealing with custody order violations
If you recently brought your marriage to an end and you have kids, you likely have a number of challenges to work through. Whether you have to pay child support or you worry about your child's emotional well-being, life after divorce is sometimes especially difficult...
Helping children through blame and resentment after divorce
A divorce can be extremely upsetting to children, and the complexity of the circumstances leading to a divorce may be difficult for them to fully comprehend. It is understandable that they may feel angry and assign blame to one or both parents. Children may simply...
Should I try for sole custody?
Particularly if you have a very difficult relationship with your ex-spouse, the idea of trying to co-parent might seem more like cruel and unusual punishment as opposed to a decision made with the best interests of the child in mind. If this is the case, you may be...
Should you consider bird nesting after your divorce?
In the past, divorcing parents usually moved into two separate residences after selling the family home. If the parents chose to share custody of the kids, they would shuttle the young ones between each parent’s home at the beginnings and ends of scheduled parenting...
What is parallel parenting?
If you have children with your ex-spouse, you will still be working together with him or her in tandem to raise your children after divorce. People commonly deem this as “co-parenting,” and usually this is the custodial arrangement after divorce unless there were...
Discussing joint custody with your ex
If you are preparing for the end of your marriage or you recently finished your divorce, there are many factors to take into account, from financial obligations such as alimony to your emotional well-being. However, if you have kids, you need to focus on child custody...
How will you work out custody in your North Carolina divorce?
As you prepare for your divorce, you are likely concerned about how often you will see your children afterward. Even if you are a fit and loving parent, you may fear your time with them will reduce. Your concerns may feel especially palpable if you and your spouse are...