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Understanding shared legal custody
Most people are familiar with what physical custody of the children entails, given that it gets all the spotlight in custody proceedings. Few understand legal custody and what it means when you share legal custody with your co-parent. Legal custody involves the decision-making authority of…
Protecting your children from the stress of parental dating
When you decided to divorce, you may have realized that it was only a matter of time before you and your ex started dating other people. However, children often hold out hope and even the most improbable scenarios that their parents will reconcile. It can…
Don’t make these missteps during your divorce
There is so much to keep in mind during your divorce that it’s easy to make some hasty decisions here and there. Those decisions can be pretty consequential in terms of your finances, happiness and the kids’ future. You understandably want to get the divorce…
Should you accept lump-sum alimony in a high-asset divorce?
Alimony is usually a sore subject in high-asset divorces. Often, mistrust, anger and feelings of betrayal cause one or both spouses to fear getting the short end of the community property stick. Less wealthy spouses want to ensure they receive a fair amount of alimony…
Co-parenting tips for the upcoming school year
If you’re a parent who’s starting divorce proceedings soon, you’re probably more than a little anxious about how to help your child handle the upcoming school year. Even for co-parents with an amicable relationship, navigating school responsibilities and events can be challenging – at least…
Financial matters to consider during a divorce
A divorce is a huge change in a person’s life, and it’s one that needs to be handled carefully so it doesn’t turn into a pitfall. One of the most important things you can do when you divorce is to take an honest look at…
How soon can you start dating after deciding to divorce?
If you and your spouse have decided that you want to get divorced, then you may be ready to move on. Some people feel comfortable dating right away, because their marriages have been struggling for a while. They feel that they’ve already mourned the loss…
How to get the right to relocate with your child after a divorce
You really think that a move is in your family’s best interests, but you have a problem: You share custody of one or more children with your ex-spouse. If you move, that’s going to interfere with your current custody agreement. Do you have any hope…
Addressing travel abroad in your custody agreement
If you or your future ex-spouse has family members who live abroad or they regularly spend time in other countries on business, you may want to address rules for taking your children outside the U.S. in your custody agreement. Traveling abroad can be an enlightening…
Using co-parenting to teach your children good life decisions
Children often learn a lot from what they see going on around them, especially during their younger years when they’re so impressionable. The way that you handle situations with your ex and as a parent, in general, can help them to grow and learn how…
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