There are few things that are more challenging to deal with as a parent than knowing that your child is struggling. Unfortunately, for many kids, being part of a family when their parents are no longer romantically connected serves as a genuine challenge. Perhaps...
Child Custody & Parenting Plans
How are custody arrangements affected if a parent works at home?
Over the last few years, more people than ever have moved to a position where they’re either working from home permanently or have adopted a hybrid working pattern. Working from home can be really beneficial for parents, especially those with young children. The...
3 tips to improve co-parenting after divorce
One of the most difficult things for parents to do is to work out the child custody terms when they go through a divorce. It’s not always easy to come to an agreement on what needs to happen, but parents who can work together from the start can usually have a more...
3 custody options for Christmas
In many ways, since the children are no longer at school, figuring out custody during the Christmas breaks can be hard for divorced parents. When you set up a custody schedule during the divorce, it likely addresses your normal daily or weekly schedules. But you also...
Is bird’s nest custody an option after your divorce?
Ironing out all the issues in a divorce can be tricky. Sometimes it pays to think outside of the box when it comes to devising the best custody arrangements for your family. One option to consider is bird’s nest parenting. You may have heard of this type of custody...
When might supervised visitation be necessary?
One of the first and most important aspects that will be settled during divorce is child custody. Often, both parents reach an amicable agreement over what their parental roles will be. Failing that, the court will step in and rule on custody based on the best...
Should you ask for the right of first refusal in a custody case?
You may not love your spouse anymore, but you don’t think they’re a bad parent. When it’s their parenting time, you have no doubt that they’ll take appropriate care of your child. But, what happens when they have to work? Or what if they get called away for something...
How to co-parent during the school year
School is back in session. Gone are the lazy days of summer fun when you and your ex-spouse enjoyed a more relaxed co-parenting schedule. Now it’s time for school, homework, extra-curricular activities, and sports. How can you and the other parent ensure that your...