Custody

A divorce that involves children can be challenging. Trying to understand your emotions and simultaneously protecting your kids may be complex. Thus, you need to obtain adequate information to be prepared. In addition to being informed, you and the other parent should...

Divorce can naturally trigger negative emotions. Feelings of anger, resentment, and bitterness are expected. While there is no guaranteed way to go through a divorce without experiencing some negative emotions, there are ways to help cope. Emotionally tense divorces...

It's natural for parents to feel a bit of separation anxiety when they divorce. You're now living in two different households, and you're worried you won't have the same connection with your kids. It's important to remember that the relationship between you and your...

The process of splitting custody with your ex in an Ohio divorce can be a contentious and frustrating experience. The two of you may fight bitterly over who makes certain decisions and how you split your time with the kids.  The custody order that results from those...

Whether you’re in the midst of a divorce or looking to make a custody modification, it’s important to be prepared. The court will be solely focussed on the best interests of the child in either case. There are some preparatory steps that you can take to boost the...

Summer will soon be here. For many divorced parents, that means a return to drama and conflicts around the children, most of which can be tied back to vacation time. Isn’t there a better way? There can be, but it takes a little advance planning. Start with your...

Clashing parenting styles can range from having differences in minor issues to being unable to agree on even the biggest parenting matters. It’s hard to deal with this when both parents live together, but it’s much more difficult when they’re split up.  Finding ways...

Setting terms for custody in your divorce can be one of the hardest steps. Both you and your ex probably want to see as much of your children as possible, so it can sometimes take quite a bit of time and even professional help for parents to reach a custody...

Raising children with a co-parent is often a test of one's patience. While many people think that the worst kind of co-parent to deal with is one who’s openly confrontational, others will probably say that having one who’s passive-aggressive is just as bad.  The...

You didn’t expect your divorce to be amicable, but you never expected your spouse to demand full custody of your children. Yet here you are: Your spouse has steadfastly refused to negotiate a fair custody agreement and parenting plan and has accused you of being an...