Share Via Resolving conflicts in divorce can be painful and frustrating. When you know a conflict is brewing and dealing with it is inevitable, what do you do? A) Twitch? B) Stop breathing? C) Feel like running away? D) Enjoy the learning opportunity? An informal poll reveals that most people would not choose D. The […]
Share Via When a divorce brings lots of conflict to the surface between parents, sometimes it can degrade into a situation where one or both parents begin to involve the children in the disagreements. For example, one parent may divulge inappropriate, negative, or even inaccurate details about the other’s behavior or situation. Determining Parental Alienation […]
Share Via For many parents, divorcing and carrying out a formal parenting plan is the first time they may be spending significant time away from their children. It’s heart-wrenching and takes time to adjust to. Add the complication that Mom or Dad has a new romance in his or her life, and the stakes quadruple. […]
Share Via One of the most important parts of a mediated agreement is the parenting plan. How will each parent stay connected and spend time with the children? In legal jargon, this is often referred to as physical custody. That label doesn’t do justice to the range of care and attention that each parent brings […]
Share Via How to pay for college (or other higher education) for the children after your divorce is a very important conversation for parents to have during the divorce. Whatever you and your ex-spouse decide to do about paying for college, your intentions should be included in your separation agreement. Generally, there are two funding […]