If you are co-parenting, you may hear the term first right of refusal. Find out what this term means and how it works. First right of refusal loosely means that if the parent who has the child must retain the services of a third party to care for the child, then the other parent must [...]
One of the biggest tasks for single parents who still have the other parent involved in the children’s lives is learning to co-parent effectively. This article assumes that you are co-parenting with a relatively normal person. Co-parenting with someone who is mentally ill, abusive or a substance abuser is a totally different story. First, know [...]
Buy doubles whenever possible Especially if your relationship with your ex is strained, you won’t want to be calling him or her to retrieve forgotten clothing or other items. The easiest solution is to purchase a second set of clothes, coats, mittens, shoes, etc. on the cheap from places like thrift stores or yard sales. [...]
One way to help your children through a divorce is to keep as many elements of their life the same as possible. You may want to make a clean break and move to another city to start over, but this may not be the best strategy for your kids. If at all possible, the parent [...]
Many divorces erupt into major battles over where the children will live and the amount of time to be spent with each parent. Yet, some parents choose not to be involved with their children. How do you help the children through this situation? You may know the reason that your ex does not want to [...]
If you are getting divorced, you family is about to undergo an extremely stressful time. Kids may not know how to ask for comfort even when they are feeling bad. Below are some tips to help soothe them. Your child’s environment can be critical to your child’s stress levels. If possible, try to keep your [...]
If you are co-parenting with an uncooperative ex, you may think that there is nothing you can do to help the situation. The co-parenting tips below will help you make the best of the situation for both you and your kids. Be there for your kids Save your errands, shopping, and going out with friends [...]
If you have children, getting divorced from their other parent does not mean that you will never have to deal with your ex again. The anger and hurt present in many divorces can go on for years. However, you will have to learn to move past your feelings in order to communicate effectively with your [...]
When you get divorced and share children with your ex, you probably were ordered to pay child support. If your kids visit you, you may be surpised to discover that you have child-related expenses far beyond that child support payment. First, you will need to provide a place for you kids to stay. If you [...]
While a divorce may be welcomed by one or both of the parents, children usually want their parents to stay together. You may be ready to begin your new life as a single person, or you may be buried in anger or grief. No matter how you are feeling, you will need to be available [...]