When people have children together, they often anticipate raising them jointly. They expect to address challenges as they arise and may never sit down together to discuss their plans for parenting. However, relationships don't always go the way that people anticipate,...
Custody and visitation agreements can be the most hard-fought of battles when parents divorce – and even having an official order in place doesn’t necessarily end the drama. Custody and visitation agreements often need to be modified over time. When there’s been a...
Navigating co-parenting with a narcissist can be incredibly challenging and overwhelming. Whether you are in the beginning stages of separating or have already been through a divorce, understanding how to interact and communicate effectively with someone who is...
Co-parenting can help children to adjust better to life after a divorce. It’s critical that parents work together to ensure their kids have everything they need. This includes being able to count on both parents. It’s not always easy to work with an ex to raise your...
When a couple that shares a child files for divorce, the court will come up with a custody and parenting plan. This may involve awarding joint custody or giving primary custody to one parent while the other is granted visitation rights. But what happens when one...
Ending a relationship with your child’s other parent changes the dynamic between the adults. The children will also have to deal with some changes. It’s up to you and your ex to ensure that you can transition from romance to parenting as quickly as possible. One of...
Parents aiming for an uncontested divorce and judges overseeing litigated divorce have to put a lot of consideration into parenting plans and custody orders. A good parenting plan focuses on the needs of the children while integrating the details of the parents'...
Child custody goes beyond deciding which parent lives with the child. It also involves determining the parent with the power to make important decisions affecting the child’s life. As the non-custodial parent, you still have a say in decisions that affect your child,...
When you finally decide to part ways with your spouse, it is essential to consider how the children will be affected. In many cases, children bear the brunt of divorce since it directly affects their daily lives, yet they may not be in a position to comprehend...
Divorcing parents in North Carolina will often disagree about custody matters. Thankfully, state law helps to preempt many arguments by establishing clear rules. In the absence of a court-approved custody order, there is a presumption of equally-shared parental rights...
