As children grow and families evolve, the custody arrangement that once worked may no longer meet everyone’s needs. Parenting plans are based on the circumstances at the time of the original court order. When those circumstances change in a meaningful way, it might be...
Child Custody
What Is Supervised Visitation?
Supervised visitation is a court-ordered arrangement that allows a parent to spend time with their child only when another responsible adult is present. This ensures the child’s safety while still allowing the parent to maintain a relationship. Supervised visits can...
What is the “best” parenting time schedule?
When parents separate or divorce, one of the most important decisions that they have to make is determining a parenting time schedule that works for both them and their children. While every family’s circumstances are unique, the “best” parenting time schedule is...
Tips for easy communication in co-parenting
People who are co-parenting have to work closely together to raise their children even though they aren’t in a romantic relationship any longer. The difficult emotions that you had to deal with at the end of the relationship may creep in sometimes and make it more...
Modifying your parenting plan as the new year approaches
As the new year is only two months away, it’s a good time to reassess and possibly modify your family’s parenting plan. Whether you parallel or co-parent with your ex, you are undoubtedly aware that family dynamics and children’s needs can change over time. As a...
3 child custody difficulties with a narcissist
Divorcing a narcissist can be difficult. Your former spouse’s behavior may have created difficulties during the divorce process. They may have provided additional challenges that only prolonged the inevitable. However, you may have children with your former spouse. As...
The potential toll a contentious divorce can take on children
It is unfortunately easy to become so embroiled in a challenging divorce that your children begin to suffer. Do not blame yourself – divorce is challenging for all involved, but awareness can help you minimize the effects on your children. Emotional impact Reportedly,...
Why is it important to establish paternity?
You and your child’s mother have a good relationship – but you’re not married. Even if you’ve never been a fan of government intrusion into private matters, you need to take the extra step to formally establish paternity over your child. Establishing paternity secures...
How to keep custody exchanges stress-free: 3 tips
When parents divorce, it can be difficult to settle into a co-parenting routine – especially when there are still a lot of raw emotions still going around. In high-conflict divorces, child custody exchanges can be challenging for both the parents and the children,...
Benefits of formalizing your virtual visitation arrangements
If you co-parent or parallel parent with your ex, you may utilize virtual visitation to stay connected with your kids when they’re residing with their other parent. Formalizing these virtual visitation arrangements in a parenting plan can inspire numerous benefits,...