People who are going through a divorce and share children with each other will still have to communicate. This isn’t always easy, partly because of the negative events that may have led to the divorce.  Being able to communicate calmly with each other can be beneficial for the children. This provides them with a strong foundation of love and cooperation …

When a marriage ends, the most important question often becomes: what’s best for the kids? It’s a deeply personal, emotional time, and making decisions about parenting can feel overwhelming. Courts know that every family is different, and they take that seriously. The good news is that there are clear factors they use to help ensure children thrive after divorce, understanding …

Military life does not pause when personal matters arise; divorce is no exception. If you are going through a divorce and receive Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders, the process can get even more complicated, especially when children are involved.  You might be wondering how a sudden move affects your parenting plan. Can your spouse stop you from taking the …

Co-parenting can sometimes be challenging. In most cases, co-parents eventually reach a workable way of raising their children together. Yet sometimes, one parent has no intention of ever letting the relationship become easier. They aim to continue making their co-parent’s life as difficult as possible. What can you do if your co-parent is like this? Here are some ideas: Restrict …

A lot of children grow up seeing far less of their dads than their mums. Sometimes it has always been like that, other times it gets that way after a divorce. Courts do not have an automatic preference for either mothers or fathers when looking at custody and parenting, but more children end up living with their mums after a …

Creating a parenting time schedule that works for both parents and children alike is one of the most challenging tasks that co-parents need to tackle after a separation or divorce. In California, courts encourage parents to develop custody arrangements that prioritize their child’s best interests while working to ensure that both parents can maintain meaningful relationships with them. However, making …

Relocation is a reality that many military families face, often dictated by the needs of the armed forces. While these moves are essential for service members to fulfill their duties, they can create challenges in divorce cases involving child custody. In San Diego, where many families have ties to the military, the impact of relocation on custodial arrangements is a …

Child custody is a challenging situation for those who are dealing with a narcissist. This is primarily because you’re having to raise your children with someone who’s very self-absorbed and lives in a world they create for themselves.  The very nature of a narcissist makes it challenging for them to parent together because they can only think about what’s best …

Once parents end their romantic relationship, one parent may move to a new area. That makes it difficult for them to be able to be a constant fixture in their child’s life. While it might be challenging, staying in contact with the kids and building a strong relationship is possible even when there’s a long distance between the parent and …

Some parents who go through a divorce can’t stand the thought of talking to each other. Yet, if they share children, they will have to find a way to communicate about things related to their kids. It might be tempting for some to try to use the children as messengers, but that’s never a good idea. Instead, parents should find …