Sharing children means that you can't just make a clean break with your ex when you separate. You will most likely have to share custody of your children, which means you will have to see each other frequently. Custody exchanges can easily devolve into finger-pointing...
What should you do if your child wants to live with the other parent?
So far, your parenting plan and child custody arrangement have worked well for you and your co-parent. However, your shared child recently expressed a desire to live with the other parent. How should you handle this situation? Our Family Wizard explores the matter and...
Information about child custody modifications
When divorcing parents make decisions regarding child custody, they usually do so based on specific circumstances such as work schedules, living arrangements, the age of the child, the child’s activities and more. However, things can change, and sometimes the original...
What makes joint custody a more positive approach?
During a divorce, one of your main priorities is still your children. Splitting up with your ex does not have to damage your children’s stability. If the two of you work together, you can both continue to engage with and be present in your children’s lives. Huffington...
How can you fight a narcissist for child custody?
The defining characteristics of a narcissist make him or her exploitative, arrogant and unempathetic. When you argue with a narcissist, it generally goes nowhere. Add a custody battle to the situation and the situation may get much worse. Forbes suggests that there...
Does joint custody mean equal parenting time?
Divorce is difficult, especially when there is a custody component. Cases with children are much more likely to become volatile. You may incorrectly assume that joint custody means you share the children equally with the other parent. However, this is not always the...
What visitation rights do you have as a Missouri grandparent?
When your adult child divorces in Missouri, you may worry about how this will affect your relationship with your grandchildren. Despite the dissolution of the marriage, it is important you understand your rights as an established grandparent. While the Missouri...
Factors in Missouri child custody
Missouri presumes that 50/50 custody serves the child's best interests after a divorce. However, a parent can ask for sole custody when he or she fears that the other parent will put the child in harm's way. Review the considerations that influence custody...
Custody and the mental health of children
Parents have many concerns while working through the end of their marriage, from those which are financial in nature to legal matters involving their kids (custody, child support and so on). Parents also need to think about the well-being of their children, especially...
Can you move with your child after your divorce?
After a divorce, you may find yourself wanting to move in order to start fresh, be closer to family or pursue a new job opportunity. As a parent, however, you cannot simply up and move. If your relocation will affect your custody arrangement, you may need permission...