Going on a vacation with your children is an exciting break from the normal routines of life. For those who aren’t in a relationship with their child’s other parent any longer, vacations can be a time of challenges, but some people may not realize exactly what those...
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What if your child’s other parent is seeking sole custody?
In many child custody cases, divorcing parents agree to a joint custody arrangement, allowing both parents to stay involved in their child’s upbringing. There is a lot that goes into a joint custody arrangement, including deciding on what is best for a child (medical...
How to achieve effective communication with your co-parent
Communication between co-parents can be sensitive. The chances of misunderstandings can be high, especially at the beginning when both parties are getting used to the reality of not being with their child daily. You and your co-parent need to determine how to...
Co-parents can make back-to-school season easier on their child
Even when parents have a detailed time-sharing agreement and parenting plan in place, navigating the beginning of a child’s first school year after divorce can be challenging. If you’re still negotiating the details or maybe haven’t yet begun the divorce process, it...
The ins and outs of Florida time-sharing laws for families
In Florida, child custody is known as time-sharing and is a critical component of the parenting plan. Time-sharing schedules detail when children live with and spend time with each parent. If this is your first time coping with child-related issues in a divorce, you...
Co-parenting when your kids spend summer at camp
Co-parenting can be challenging in unusual ways when children are away at camp. Camp time can disrupt the usual routines and communication patterns that co-parents rely on, making it important to plan before kids leave on their adventures and coordinate effectively...
3 mistakes made when altering a child custody schedule
It is not unusual for co-parents to change a child custody schedule over time. These changes could happen, for example, because a parent is moving away, a child or parent has developed a medical condition, a parent’s school or work schedule conflicts with a custody...
Children’s birthdays: Effective co-parenting strategies
When it comes to celebrating children's birthdays, effective co-parenting can make all the difference in creating joyful and memorable experiences for a child, regardless of the marital status of that child’s parents. Planning for any particular birthday well in...
Keeping virtual visitation sessions engaging
Virtual visitation is increasingly utilized as a resource for co-parents who want to maintain strong, meaningful connections with their children, regardless of physical distances. Keeping these sessions engaging for both older and younger children requires creativity,...
Why can parallel parenting be effective?
Parenting after a separation or divorce can be challenging and confusing. Nevertheless, it can potentially be essential for the well-being of the children involved. One approach that has gained traction in recent years is parallel parenting. This is a strategy that...