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After Divorce: Co-Parenting and Your Child’s Schedule
Are you getting divorced? Are you overwhelmed with all the decisions you have to make? You are not alone. Many find themselves in similar circumstances. One of the most common concerns and most difficult choices divorcing parents struggle with is how the kids will spend time with each of their parents during and after divorce. In most cases, this involves a detailed Parenting Plan that becomes part of the Divorce Agreement. The main focus of any good parenting plan is the child’s well-being. Determining Your Child’s Schedule After Divorce: In cases where there is current conflict, it can be tough…
What Are the Rights of Noncustodial Parents in California?
If you are a non-custodial parent attempting to navigate the child custody laws in California, you already know that it can be a daunting task. It’s very important to understand the differences between physical and legal custody and the factors that are at play when the court is determining custody orders. If your California child custody orders have already been issued, remember the process does not necessarily end with the initial custody order. Changes in circumstances such as the relocation of a custodial parent or significant changes in circumstances, etc. can require that the court revisit the case and potentially…
How to Spend Quality Time with Your Kids After Getting Divorced
The quality of the relationship that you share with your children after divorcing your spouse can take a back seat due to the daily grind. You could be running from pillar to post every morning so that your kids can reach school on time, trying to put everybody into their beds or scratching your head over their daily assignments. It is natural to start slipping into a mundane pattern so that you have very little time left to actually sit and have a heart to heart talk with them. Additionally, your own to-do list could make spending quality time with…
Top Tips On How To Manage Your Finances After Divorce
Managing finances after your divorce is finalized is a big step in your new life. Since you have already gone through your divorce process, you know finance matters can make you highly stressful. For many people, the major cause of Rory and tension is that they will be devoid of their second household income. Moreover, there is a requirement to tighten your purse strings so that you can deal with a financially trying time. There are some others who struggle a lot post their divorce since their former spouses always handled the finance part. Here are some top tips for…
How To Handle Child Transportation During Visitations
When a marriage ends, and divorcing parents are attempting to establish custody arrangements, there are many issues to consider. Because there are so many variables and so many changes, some tend to get overlooked. One frequently overlooked issue that divorcing parents should include when establishing their parenting plan is how they plan to handle transportation of the child or children during visitation. Addressing the issue up front will help everyone involved as being very specific regarding this particular detail can go a long way towards helping visitation go smoothly. Elements Your Parenting Plan Should Include: Transportation During Visitation Timeliness: Parenting…
Use These Survival Techniques for Post-Divorce Parenting
The first few years after the divorce can be quite strenuous and a roller coaster ride of emotions especially when it comes to the question of co-parenting the kids. While it is not a cakewalk to begin with, many parents learn about parenting post divorce by trial and errors. Slowly, the behavior of the other parent becomes more predictable through experience and one knows how to handle them in a better way. The level of confidence starts going up with time. Soon it becomes easy for the parents and their kids to balance their lives well. Check out some of…
Dealing With A Divorce You Did Not Want
The repercussions of divorce can be quite severe for many who are affected by it. When a divorce is undesirable or unwanted, it can even drive some affected couple to become insane after all, you have given years of your life to the marriage, brought up your kids with much care and love and given unconditional support to your spouse. So, when the person you loved so much simply walks out from the marriage the agony can be heart-wrenching. Follow the below-mentioned things to avoid when you are at the receiving end of an undesirable divorce. Stop discussing your ex…
5 Things That Should Be Included In A Parenting Plan
Going through a divorce is difficult for some and many undergo psychological pressure and stress. One of the main reason for that is the custody battle. As the divorce proceeding takes place, the threat of losing your children’s custody looms large. Every parent wants to spend time with his/her child and wants full custody after divorce. However, California courts will look into what’s best for the child and other factors before making a decision. That is why parents should come up with a great parenting plan so that both of them are satisfied and get substantial opportunity to spend time…
Creating Successful Parenting Plans After Divorce
Life after divorce can be tough for those who have trouble coping up with their new lifestyle. They often have a hard time managing finances and time. Another important thing that they have trouble dealing with is children. A divorce may affect children in a negative way or it might not affect them at all. Sometimes, it’s very hard to understand the situation. Making good and smart parenting plans is one way of handling it. A parenting plan is equivalent to a guidebook for handling children after divorce. You must make changes but how and what changes should you make?…
