If you are separating from your spouse, you might assume that child custody will be worked out once the divorce is finalized. However, your child cannot wait that long to know where they will be living, who will be the caretaker, and which parent is responsible for various tasks. It…
When you are in the middle of a breakup or divorce, your number one concern might be child custody: Where will your child live, who will be responsible for day-to-day care? Establishing parenting time, particularly if you are not getting along well with your ex, can be overwhelming. This article…
A parent leaving their children by choice is a tragedy, and the other parent is left behind to pick up the broken pieces. Unlike the unfortunate, untimely death of a parent, child abandonment can leave children hoping and waiting for their parent’s return. It can also leave the single-parent family…
In a perfect world, parents separating or divorcing would work together to support their child and their relationship with their other parent. In many cases, this works out. As time goes by, moms and dads learn to co-parent effectively while considering their child’s needs to spend time with each parent….
If you are raising a child or children alone, you know how difficult it can be to be a single parent. If you are a dad raising a child or children alone, you might find it not only difficult but also isolating, as you do not have a large percentage…
When a marriage is on the rocks, how to handle it is a very personal decision that is largely up to the couple. Some couples choose to stay together and work things out. Some head straight for divorce court. And some look for a temporary or in-between solution – separation….