Healthy co-parenting post-divorce is often crucial for the well-being of children and a family’s overall co-parenting situation. Achieving a healthy co-parenting relationship is often easier said than done, though. If you and your child’s other parent are going to be...
Child custody
Child custody options: What is birdnesting?
Are you a parent going through a divorce who is having a tough time coming up with a custody schedule for your children? Maybe you and your spouse are still on amicable terms. You’re certainly able to work together and compromise. But the problem is that none of the...
5 myths about child custody
The internet is full of misinformation, which can create issues for parents creating a custody plan. To ensure you understand your legal rights, make sure that any information you read is from reputable sources. Otherwise, myths like these could affect your situation...
3 child custody factors to keep in mind
Custody is a crucial aspect of a divorce involving children. You want to protect your parental rights to have a healthy relationship with your kids after a divorce. Several laws are followed in Virginia when a court orders child custody and visitation. However, you...
The child’s best interest: how is it established?
Divorce, in and of itself, is tough for just about everyone. After all, no one gets married with the goal of divorcing at some point. Divorce becomes particularly difficult if children are involved. One of the most difficult dilemmas parents face during the divorce is...
What are co-parenting and parallel parenting plans?
In a divorce where children are involved, parents usually come to some kind of co-parenting custody agreement. Parents will, typically, work together to decide what’s best for their child including where they’re schooled, what their diet includes and if they perform...
Should you get the right of first refusal in your custody plan?
Parents have to discuss many details when creating a child custody order. You and your co-parent may need to consider who picks your kids up from school or what kind of diet they need. A custody agreement is all about the well-being of your child, but it also helps...
3 things you need to coordinate with your ex for great holidays
Your first holiday season after your divorce may seem lonely, or it may seem very exciting. You no longer have to compromise about how you celebrate in your own home, which is often necessary for married couples. Whether you look forward to bringing back your family...
Handling difficult co-parenting messages
Going through a troubled divorce usually means that both exes are on edge. Communication can often be tense, but it’s still necessary if they have children together. There may come a time when you get a contentious message from your ex. Determining how to handle this...
Have you prepared for your custody hearing?
If you and your former spouse have decided to go your separate ways, then it is helpful if you can both come up with a workable custody plan together. Sadly, things don’t always work out this way and child custody matters may have to be settled in court. During the...