Parents who are going through a divorce must ensure that they’re making decisions that are in the best interests of the children. One decision you’ll have to make if you’re going through this situation is what type of parenting arrangement you want to use. For some...
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Parental alienation
In an ideal world when a couple is divorcing, both individuals would be civil towards each other and try to make the situation as easy as possible, especially if children are involved. However, in many instances that is not the case. It is unfortunate when adults...
A pending divorce requires specific actions
Sometimes spouses reach a point where they know that the marriage is over and they must begin living separate lives. One spouse may even move out of the marital home and begin living in their own residence. However, divorces can take some time to resolve. It could be...
Reasons why parents may lose custody of their children
Child abuse and false claims There are some common reasons why parents lose custody of their children. The vast majority reflect on poor judgment, poor behavior and dubious choices made by a parent. Those reasons include: Child abuse or neglect: Physical and mental...
Negotiating custody with a narcissist
Narcissism is a term bandied about frequently, so much that it has lost some of its meaning. For spouses who have lived with a narcissist, they have endured a partner who lacks empathy, choosing to manipulate to get everything they want. The notion of divorce is a...
Are you worried about your ex gaining custody?
Divorce can be testing for all parties involved. When children are at the center of the process, things can get much more complex. Your priority as a parent will be to ensure that the kids are secure. The court will also aim to reach their conclusions based on the...
Summer months post-divorce
Children are looking forward to a long summer break with schools ending their academic year. Some are already free of the academic grind, while others anxiously await their release. While parents determine scheduling plans over the next three months, many of those...
Can a demanding career in hospitality or medicine affect custody?
Many parents contemplating divorce worry that a change in their marital circumstances will hurt the relationship with their children. Especially for parents who have not been primary caregivers thus far, the idea of impending divorce may cause concern about the...
Think twice before moving out of family home during divorce
Divorce can be a taxing experience, and continuing to live under the same roof with the spouse you have fallen out with may seem unbearable. During these times of tumult, it is not unusual for one party to opt out of the family home either voluntarily or under duress....
Birdnesting: A way for parents to ease their kids’ divorce distress
Baltimore Orioles are brilliant orange and black songbirds that typically build their nests high in oak and maple trees near the ends of slender branches. The locations of the hanging pouch nests serve as a defense against predators in search of the Maryland state...
