Social media platforms offer the opportunity to share experiences and stay connected with others. However, for co-parents, social media can be a minefield that, if not navigated carefully, may result in unintended consequences for both the co-parenting relationship...
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Constructing a parenting plan with a narcissist
Navigating the potentially tumultuous waters of co-parenting is challenging, even under the best circumstances. But when dealing with a narcissist ex-spouse or ex-partner, the process can become downright overwhelming. Because narcissists often display traits like a...
Can a child’s wishes influence a Maryland custody order?
The possibility of a divorce having a negative impact on someone's relationship with their children can have a real chilling effect on their choices, even if a person believes divorce would be in their best decision given their circumstances. Exaggerated stories about...
What is child custody mediation and how do I prep for it?
When divorce happens where children are involved, the relationship is never quite over. During the divorce, one of the most critical decisions you will need to make is your child’s living arrangements going forward. Depending on the circumstances of your divorce, you...
Should you add virtual visitation terms to your parenting plan?
Adding virtual visitation terms to a parenting plan can be beneficial, especially in situations where physical distance or other circumstances affect one or both parents’ regular physical access to their children. If you are unfamiliar with the concept of virtual...
Start now setting summer custody schedules
Couples who are fresh from a split need to be proactive about determining the summer custody terms that will best serve their family's needs. If you are newly separated from your spouse, you may or may not yet have an interim custody order in place. Even if an order...
Divorcing parents, it’s time to let go of these two custody fears
Divorce causes parents to experience deep concern about the prospect of losing access to their children. Many couples in Maryland and Washington D.C. decide to forego divorce until their kids are adults to prevent such a possibility. You are right to take your child...
Potential options for child custody
Splitting up time with the children can be complicated when you get divorced, and what the court decides certainly will depend on the unique factors of your own relationship. No two marriages are the same, but the court will always address the child’s best interests....
3 tips for more successful co-parenting
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...
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...