However much you tell your children that Christmas and birthdays are not just about the gifts they receive, in most cases, the gifts will matter to them. Maybe your children can’t sleep for excitement as they wonder what they will unwrap on Christmas morning. Or...
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Why divorcing parents may want to consider mediation
Divorce can involve mutual agreements and uncontested court filings or litigation. Some spouses have agreements already on record that make it very easy for them to pursue uncontested divorces. Others have to settle their disagreements after one spouse files for...
Tips for co-parenting with a narcissist
People who are co-parenting have to make joint decisions often. This can be challenging, even in the best of circumstances, but it’s much more difficult when one parent is narcissistic. Dealing with a narcissist means having to figure out how to work with a person...
Do people need to prove fault to divorce in Washington?
There are many laws governing marriage and divorce in Washington. People thinking about ending their marriages often have limited information about the process. What they do know may come from friends, family members or even popular media. However, that information...
What should co-parents consider as the holiday season approaches?
The last few months of the year are filled with holidays that are widely celebrated in the United States. Each one of these is a potential point of contention for divorced parents because they may each have their own ideas about how those days should be handled with...
Protecting your custody rights after domestic violence claims
When going through child custody proceedings, allegations that you engaged in domestic violence could have a bearing on the outcome. While courts recognize that children need both parents, even amid challenges, they must still preserve the child's best interests....
3 warning signs that divorce could be on the horizon
In theory, marriage is a commitment that is meant to last for life. In practice, quite a few couples call it quits while both spouses are still alive. Divorce is sometimes the result of many years of frustrating marital struggles. Other times, it may seem to come out...
When money causes marital issues
A relationship can break down in a number of ways. Some marriages fail because of infidelity, and some couples simply grow apart. Today, many married couples are feeling the pinch, and money can be a stress point. In fact, financial disagreements are currently one of...
3 benefits mediation can offer divorcing couples
Many couples have such intense emotional reactions to divorce that litigation is the only solution. They rely on a judge to settle their disputes because their perspectives on the marriage do not align. Neither can agree with the other about what is fair regarding...
How to handle 3 common co-parenting issues during school time
Co-parenting after a separation or divorce can be endlessly complicated, and the school year always brings some predictable issues into play. Once the school year starts, it can help to anticipate some common problems and decide, in advance, how you intend to handle...