Your Instincts to Protect Your Children We understand and respect your urgency and instinct to protect and provide for your children. If you find they are in an unhealthy or possibly dangerous situation, you may find yourself scrambling for answers. You have options, and you are not alone. Though emergency custody is only granted in…
Divorce unleashes different kinds of emotions, and often, parents are caught up in their pain and suffering to notice the emotional turmoil their kids are enduring. Whereas adults have learned to cope through the years, children are still developing their coping mechanisms and may not even know how to express their feelings, let alone deal…
Do you always need a lawyer for divorce? Not necessarily, but certain situations definitely call for it. Here are 5 signs you should seek outside help.
There is an important difference between aggression and strength, and it boils down to emotional maturity. When something as important as marriage comes to an end, emotions run high. When a couple contemplates divorce, it means that they have suffered hurt feelings and often harbor resentment over past wrongs. You may think that you need…
I’ll admit it. I’m a softy. I also like my kids. Not that I get to spend all the time I want to with them. But knowing that when I get home, they’ll be there means a lot to me. But then school starts. The first day of school can be the worst. I mean…
When you and your ex get divorced, the last thing that you probably want is to maintain any sort of relationship with your ex. If you share minor children with your ex, however, you have no choice but to maintain some sort of relationship, if only for your children’s benefit. While it may not be easy to maintain…
After a divorce, it is common for children to act out in negative ways. While the vast majority of children will bounce back from the emotional stress or turmoil created during the separation, parents may still be alarmed when their child’s behavior changes. Rest assured that your divorce did not ruin your child’s life and…
When parents are contemplating divorce, their principle concern is how their separation will affect their children. While the prospect of divorce may be frightening for many kids, the separation of their parents is something that they will be able to come to terms with over time. Hundreds of thousands of people divorce every year, and…
Divorce can be difficult for children. In many instances, a child may feel like he or she has to pick sides or choose between parents. This is especially true when it comes to determining with whom the child should live. Often, parents will negotiate the terms of their parenting plan privately, either between themselves or…