By the time you’ve gone through a divorce from a narcissist, you’ll likely know the tactics that they use to try to gain control over situations, so they can have their way. Just because the divorce is over doesn’t mean that you’re done having to deal with those...
Child Custody
Child Custody
Is nesting a good child custody solution?
Child custody solutions are usually a compromise, and they feel like it. The children are not thrilled to move back and forth between two homes. The parents don’t love having to see their children less often. They may butt heads over the exact schedule and when they...
The benefits of gaining primary physical custody
As you prepare for the divorce process, you're likely to have questions and concerns about the well-being of your children. With so many benefits of gaining primary physical custody, you may find yourself interested in fighting for it. Here are some of the benefits to...
Child custody and your parenting plan: Prepare for the future
If you have children with your soon to be ex-spouse, the divorce process will focus heavily on topics such as child custody, visitation rights and child support. While you want nothing more than to put this chapter of your life in the past, the decisions you make...
What is legal custody? Learn to make it work for you
In your divorce, you'll find yourself faced with questions and concerns regarding both physical and legal custody. Legal custody provides a parent (or parents) with the power to make important decisions regarding their children, including but not limited to: Medical...
Child custody and visitation: Things to discuss with your children
When you first tell your children about your divorce, they're likely to have concerns about the impact on their future. However, depending on their age, they may quickly put this out of their mind. As things change down the line, it's important that you keep your...
Does age impact what type of custody schedule is most ideal?
It's difficult for any parents to transition from seeing their child virtually anytime to having to schedule when they're going to spend time with them. It can be helpful to have a third party step in and negotiate a custody schedule that may be amenable to both. How...
What to do if your ex violates your parenting agreement
When you create a parenting agreement, you do so with the idea that both you and your ex will rely on it to raise your children to the best of your ability. Despite the fact that your parenting agreement is a legally binding court order, your ex may take the liberty...
What to say to your children about post-divorce life
Just as you have concerns about your life after divorce, your children are sure to share some of your feelings. They know things are changing but may not have a solid grasp as to what it means for them. There are many things you can say to your children to help them...
Child custody and your children: Make sure they’re comfortable
As you work through your divorce, it won't be long before you turn your attention to child custody, visitation and related matters. This is often one of the biggest sticking points in the divorce process, so you need to prepare accordingly. Once you work through...