As a divorcing parent, one of your priorities will be deciding on a pattern of custody and parenting time that is workable for your child, yourself and your co-parent. It is crucial to remember that not all of the year follows the same pattern for your children. Most...
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How can forensic accountants help during divorce?
People preparing for divorce generally recognize that they need support. They hire lawyers to represent them during the negotiations or to advocate for them in family court. In some cases, they may work with specialized professionals to help with asset valuation. A...
What happens if divorce mediation isn’t successful?
Divorce mediation is an increasingly common litigation alternative. Divorcing spouses may agree to sit down with a neutral professional to resolve their disagreements. The goal during mediation is effective communication and compromise. By clarifying personal...
Can you move if you share custody of your children?
After a divorce, many couples still share custody of their children. This can include physical custody, meaning the child lives with each parent on a specific schedule. This can create some problems, especially if one of the parents wants to move or relocate. If you...
Why can being in the military lead to divorce?
There are certainly military couples who have a strong relationship and stay married, even though one spouse is employed by the Armed Forces. However, there is also some evidence that military families have relatively high divorce rates and that being in the military...
Can a teen refuse to spend time with one parent?
A divorce can have a major impact on family dynamics. Not only does it drastically alter the relationship between the spouses, but it can exacerbate strain in parent-child relationships. Children and teenagers sometimes take sides when their parents divorce. Often,...
Why might divorcing couples seek alternatives to litigation?
Divorce is often a litigated process that plays out in family court. Many spouses want to limit their time in court and choose to seek alternative options. They may try to settle their disputes through mediation or collaborative divorce proceedings. They may attend...
How power imbalance can affect the divorce mediation process
For years, the divorce process has commonly been viewed as a court process, where litigation takes center stage. However, alternative dispute resolution approaches such as mediation are gaining traction, allowing divorcing couples to decide how to resolve their issues...
Can parents limit childcare options in a shared custody scenario?
Having children means accepting responsibility for their health and well-being. Parents have to provide shelter and other basic forms of support for their children. They also need to make arrangements for other people to care for their children when they are not...
3 types of infidelity that can lead to divorce
Some couples divorce because they grow apart. Others divorce due to intolerable misbehavior that compromises the relationship. Infidelity can completely destroy the trust and respect necessary for a healthy marital relationship. Those who discover infidelity may no...

