Staying connected with your ex about your children may come naturally after divorce. Or it might take a little work. In either case, there is always room for improvement. It’s never too late to explore new ways to share a family schedule, organize child-related...
Parenting plans
How a modification can help you spend more time with the kids
Many people aren't in a particularly great place during their divorce. They may still struggle to live within their new budget. They may find themselves in temporary housing. Some people also go through intense depression and have trouble taking care of themselves,...
You may need to change your custody plan as kids get older
As your children grow up, you and your ex may need to alter the child custody plan that was put in place when you divorced. Children’s needs and desires evolve as they age, and your plan does need to reflect those changes. After all, your children’s ages are one of...
Negotiating electronic communication in long-distance parenting plans
We’re already ankle-deep into the 21st century, and electronic communication is a way of life for most people. Why shouldn’t you make use of electronic communication in your parenting plan after a divorce? Maybe you travel extensively for work, or you moved away to...
Make less time with the kids really count
As you and your spouse work through your divorce, your No. 1 goal may be to ensure that you still get to see your children. However, with split custody, remember that even succeeding in this goal means that you get less time with them than you did previously. A...
Bird-nesting limits change for children in divorce
For children, change is not easy. This is true in many areas of their lives, but it often really comes to the forefront during a divorce. The change is rampant. They may need to: Move out of their neighborhood Go to a new school Make new friends Live in two different...
What is a good custody option for a toddler?
When you get a divorce but have young children, you might struggle to come up with a custody schedule that seems right for the situation. You and your spouse agree that having your children spend too much time apart from either parent isn’t in the best interests of...
Drafting an effective parenting plan
There are a seemingly endless number of details to be worked out before the final divorce decree is signed. One of the most contentious, however, is often determining the parenting plan or parental agreement. More than deciding custody, although that is part of it,...
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