If you have been married to your spouse for many years, it's likely that your finances have become intertwined substantially. While one spouse is likely to earn more than the other, you probably feel that you both have contributed relatively equally to the running of...
Child Custody And Visitation
It takes significant wealth to use nesting as a custody solution
As a child custody option, nesting sounds attractive to many parents. That does not mean they can all use it, though, even if they think it would be best for their kids. In short, nesting just means using one home for the children to live in 100% of the time. The...
Getting divorced? Don’t move out of the family home just yet
When it becomes clear that getting divorced is the only real option you have left (other than staying in an unhappy marriage), you may be more than ready to get away from your spouse. If tensions are high, moving out of the family home may seem like the right thing to...
Spending time as a family after divorce
Does divorce mean the end of family time? That is how many people take it. Even if the parents divide their time with the children, they spend that time with them independently. They do not have full family time any longer. However, there are cases where this type of...
How to handle custody arrangements as a busy professional parent
When you work a demanding job, whether you're an executive, a medical professional or an engineer, you may have to put in long hours in order to advance in your career. Many professionals may work 60 or more hours a week at their job, as well as needing to respond to...
How can you avoid fights when exchanging custody?
You love your kids, but it's been tough seeing your ex-spouse every time you have to pick them up or drop them off. You hated that your marriage ended the way it did, but despite your best intentions, you and your ex simply don't get along.Now, you've found it...
You should seek reasonable visitation time with your child
Visitation is often a concern during divorce, especially if one parent is not set to be the primary custodian of their children. Maybe their schedule is just too busy to have regular custody, or perhaps they are not suited to care for their children around the clock...
Speak out if you’re concerned about parental alienation
If there is one thing that you're sure of, it's that your ex-spouse is narcissistic and cares little about what they do to bring you pain. You know this because of the actions they've been taking with your child.Every time your child goes to their home and returns,...
Should you give your child a choice of custody arrangements?
As parents, you want to do what is right by your child. You have both talked things over and because your schedules are similar and you live near each other, you think it might be healthy for your child to help put together the custody schedule.Remember that this...
Should you try virtual visitation?
Virtual visitation is a unique concept. It allows you to see your child and interact with them through digital means. Virtual visitation, while it may include video calls or chatting online, can also include communication through video games, on the phone or through...