Your child has some significant health issues – and they come with dietary restrictions. When you were married, you handled the household meals (and your child’s diet). Now that you’re divorced, things aren’t so simple, and your co-parent has proven to be either...

Parents who are going through a divorce have to think carefully about what the children need during this trying time. It’s easy to think that the kids will easily adapt to what’s going on around them. This isn’t always the case. Children sometimes have a difficult...

Co-parenting isn’t always easy, but it might be the best option for your children because it keeps both their parents actively involved in their lives. If you and your ex are going to make this work, you’re both going to have to be willing to compromise and work as a...

Parents dealing with raising children during and after a divorce should ensure they’re doing things in the best way for their kids. While all parents are bound to make some mistakes as they begin to navigate their new reality, there are steps that you can take to...

If you share custody of your children after a divorce, you know that you are legally guaranteed time with the kids. In theory, this will help you forge the same type of relationship with them as your ex. However, you may feel like the children never want to come to...

Summer break can be a difficult time for parents, because it’s hard to take time off work or to find ways to get child care. Even in families with both parents, one parent may have to stay home to watch their children. In divorced families, particularly in those with...

People tend to associate the amount of child support paid to the amount of time that one parent cares for a child. In part, that is true. A parent who has full custody or primary custody does usually receive support from the other parent. That’s not always how it...

Trying to raise children with your ex can be a complex undertaking, especially if your divorce was contentious. Ensuring that you're handling the situations that arise appropriately is challenging, but the parenting plan you establish should guide you along the way. ...

When parents divorce, custody arrangements are essential for determining which parent(s) have the authority and responsibility to care for minor children and make decisions on their behalf. However, this does not always result in an even 50/50 division of time and...

Like all parents, you love your child deeply and want what is best for him or her. If you are going through a custody dispute, though, you may face some additional issues as a member of the LGBTQ community.  Which issues may arise likely depends on whether you are a...