We read with interest a recent article that offers loads of advice for parents who are going to divorce or who have divorced. Co-parenting is not easy, but it is easily one of the most important jobs you will ever have. No matter how you feel about your former spouse,...
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Study: Baby bedtime disagreements can lead to divorce
There is perhaps no more wonderful feeling in the world than holding your baby in your arms. Whether you are a mother or a father, that feeling is one of life's great rewards. While there are many similarly satisfying moments that are part of being a parent, it is...
Study: Parents’ messy divorce affects adult children’s health
A recent study by Carnegie Mellon University indicates that the outcome of a divorce can affect children physically even decades later. If an adult child's parents ended up not speaking to one another after divorce or separation, the study found, the adult child was...
6 lessons on modern fatherhood from the Pew Research Center
We all know that the nature of fatherhood in America has changed over time, and it continues to change. Today, dads are taking a much more active role in childrearing and family life. Over the past few decades, we've seen significantly more single fathers and...
4 tips for communicating with your kids about divorce
Divorce is one of the most difficult events a person can go through. Though, as hard as it is on the adults involved in the split, it can be far more upsetting for kids who don't understand or don't want their parents to get divorced. With this in mind, understand...
Catching issues early in a divorce
There are many contexts in a divorce in which catching potential problems and issues early can be important for a person and their family. One is in child custody matters. The sooner potential sticking points and areas of dispute when it comes to such matters are...
Legal recognition of tri-parenting has been growing in the U.S.
In recent times, the forms and structures families take have been getting more and more varied. This in turn, has led to some shifts within family law. One area within family law which has seen some notable movement in recent years is the number of legal parents a...
Directing co-parenting towards being supportive
Co-parenting after splitting up can have many complexities for parents. The situation can be particularly complicated when both parents have since formed new relationships and brought stepparents into their child's life. When navigating co-parenting situations in the...
Schedule-related concerns for doctors in divorces
Some professionals have fairly run-of-the-mill work schedules, while others do not. Doctors tend to fall into the latter category. Physicians can have a very demanding and unpredictable work schedule. This can raise special issues for a doctor when they are getting...
How are child custody decisions made in Florida?
Child custody is one of the most important issues couples need to resolve during a divorce. When couples cannot come to an agreement on how to handle custody and parenting matters, a court has to step in and make a decision. One important point parents need to...