A new job offer means moving across the state with your young son and the resulting modification of your child custody agreement. The court always considers the best interests of the child when a major change will affect a child custody agreement. Can you expect the...
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Can nesting work for your kids after divorce?
Co-parenting children after divorce is a new and sometimes tricky process. Since you likely got divorced because you and your spouse did not see eye-to-eye, agreeing to cooperate afterward may feel like a recipe for disaster. Nesting is a different way for parents to...
How do I co-parent with my narcissist ex?
Living with a narcissist is very difficult, and this leads to many divorces. However, if you have children with your narcissist ex, you will still need to find a way to co-parent effectively. Narcissism is not usually a valid basis for sole custody. Thus, you will...
Minimizing the impact your divorce has on your children
When you and your husband or wife make the decision to divorce in Texas, you must figure out what to do with your children, your home and your assets moving forward. Given everything you have to handle, you may find it hard to give your children the attention they...
What do studies say about shared custody?
For years, parents of divorce have wondered how to make the situation as easy as possible for their children. Entirely reducing the pain of its impact is unfortunately impossible, but there are ways of lessening it. This includes considering what type of custody to go...
Does birdnesting really work?
As you probably know, children of divorce can face a variety of psychological and emotional challenges. According to Psychology Today, many of these challenges come from a lack of stability, as kids routinely have to shuffle between two separate households. This does...
Do your kids have a say in your child custody arrangement?
If you are heading for an imminent divorce, your primary concern is probably your children. After all, according to Psychology Today, a high-conflict divorce can take a tremendous toll on the emotional well=being and development of any child. Ensuring you end up with...
Why does co-parenting benefit your child?
Though a divorce will cause some amount of damage to your child in spite of your best efforts simply due to its nature, there are ways you can reduce the damage done. One of these ways is by opting for co-parenting rather than sole custody. But why does co-parenting...
How should you deal with stress from a co-parent?
After a divorce, you may notice yourself feeling more stressed or overwhelmed when dealing with your co-parent. This may come in the form of avoiding conversations or getting into fights about minor details. Learning about how to handle high-conflict custody...
How can you handle disagreements while co-parenting?
Co-parenting after a divorce is often rewarding but tough. You may face disagreements that leave you feeling frustrated and confused, especially when you both have different opinions on how to handle the problem. Learning how to avoid unnecessary fights and yelling...
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