Children and Divorce

If you have children and divorce is either a possibility or a reality, you are probably experiencing a whole new set of emotions in your life.  Where you once worked together as a team on issues concerning the children, you may now find yourself battling over every little thing.  The following sections discuss some of the issues that you will probably face concerning children and divorce.

Custody Issues

How is Custody Determined? - Who gets custody of the kids in a divorce.

Child Custody discusses the various child custody arrangements available to you.

Child Custody Issues understanding the basics of child custody decisions.

Questions about temporary child custody - Answers from the legal expert.

Questions about joint or shared physical custody - Answers from the legal expert.

Shared Parenting Custody Calendar - How to keep track of everything.

Understanding sole custody - both physical and legal and how it's determined.

Coping as a Non-custodial Parent - How to still be a great parent.

Child Custody Jurisdiction - which state has jurisdiction over custody matters.

Changing Child Custody - What you need to consider.

When Your Child Chooses To Change Custody - Coping with the emotions.

Preparing for Child Custody Battles - steps to take if you are facing a custody trial.

How To Win Custody - Steps you can take to help your case.

When Adopted Parents Divorce - Dealing with the special issues.

Termination of Parental Rights - What is involved in giving up parental rights.

Understanding Parental Rights - Answers from the legal expert.

Recording Cell Phone Voice Messages for use a evidence in a child custody battle.

The Role of the Guardian ad Litem in child custody cases.

Preparing for Your Custody Evaluation - gain an edge in your custody battle. 

Custody Assessment Issues - talks about how assessments are conducted.

Critiquing Custody Assessments - evaluating custody assessments.

Pet Custody - Who gets to keep the pets when a couple divorces.

Visitation Issues  » Return to top

Your Feelings About Visitation - How to cope with the changes that a visitation schedule brings.

Making Visitation Easier - Strategies to help your children adjust to two homes.

Summer Visitation Tips to make the transition easier for both you and your children.

Shared Parenting Suggestions - Making the transition between two homes easier.

Child Visitation Rights - Answers from the legal expert.

When Your Child Chooses To Live With The Other Parent - Gaining a new perspective and doing what is best for your child.

Child Support and Visitation - Can you deny visitation if you haven't received the child support payment?

Long Distance and Out of State Visitation - How to set up your visitation schedule and handle travel plans.

Parenting Plans outline how the different aspects of your children's lives will be handled.

Parenting Plan Template - develop your own individualized parenting plan based on your children and divorce situation.

Parenting Time Visitation Schedule - Tips for making changes over time.

Parenting Plan Modifications - Answers from the legal expert on making changes to your parenting plan.

Using A Parenting Plan Calendar to keep up to date on everything concerning your children and divorce decisions.

Visitation Guidelines For A Sick Child - A common-sense approach.

Child Visitation Problems - What to do when your child doesn't want to go.

Inconsistent Visitation - What to do when your ex doesn't show up.

Regaining Control of the Visitation Plan - What to do if your ex doesn't follow the child visitation schedule.

Child Support  » Return to top

Child Support and Visitation - Can you deny visitation if you haven't received the child support payment?

Child Support - talks about how your children will be provided for after the divorce.

Child Support Questions and answers from the legal expert.  

Life Insurance Issues - Guaranteeing that payments are made if the supporting parent dies.

Resolving Conflicts  » Return to top

A Parenting Coordinator can help solve children and divorce issues without going to court.

Parents Conflict Affects Children What's a kid to do when parents hate each other?

Are You An Alienating Parent? - Without meaning to, you may be undermining your child's relationship with the other parent.

Parental Alienation - Recognizing the behavior of a child that is experiencing parental alienation.

Parental Alienation Syndrome - What happens when one parent deliberately damages, and in some cases destroys, the previously healthy loving relationship between the child and the child’s other parent.

Relocating with Children - Legal considerations to keep in mind.

Relocation and Kids - How to make it work for everybody involved.

Relocation and Child Custody - Frequently asked questions.

Children's Adjustment To Divorce  » Return to top

Children and Divorce Gaining perspective on becoming a single parent.

Explaining Divorce To Children - The five key messages that are essential for every child to hear, understand and absorb when discussing divorce.

Helping Children Cope With Divorce - Ideas on how to break the news and tips for parenting with an ex.

How To Help Children of Divorce - Tips for family and friends.

Children and Parent Separation - Adjusting to the changes.

Children's Reaction To Divorce looks at the various emotions of children and divorce reactions they may exhibit.

Understanding Child Behavior During Divorce - What's normal and to be expected.

Divorce And Teenagers -Who do they blame?

How Divorce Affects Teenagers - divorce from a teen's perspective.

Cooperative Parenting During Divorce - why you should continue your parenting style after a separation or divorce.

Adult Children After Divorce - How to handle it when they choose sides.

Co-Parenting Tips  » Return to top

Cooperative Parenting During Divorce - why you should continue your parenting style after a separation or divorce.

Tips For Talking To Your Ex - Learning effective communication skills concerning your children and divorce.

Talking To Your Ex - Why compliments work better than bitter words.

Green Parenting After Divorce - Things you can do to be a greener divorced parent and save on resources.

Avoiding Uncooperative Co-parenting - Don't let your bad feelings about your ex affect how you react around your kids.

Parenting After Divorce - Building a bridge with your former spouse.

Sharing Birthdays After Divorce - Including your ex can make the day for your child.

Child Rearing Expenses - How to handle and share the cost of raising a child.

Disneyland Dads - How to cope when your ex indulges the kids.

Parenting Teenagers During Divorce - Ideas to make visitation work during the teen years.

Keeping Rules the Same at Both Houses gives children continuity after divorce.

Sharing School Information - how to handle the school system. 

Handling School Activities After Divorce - Tips to handle the awkwardness when you mix school functions, children and divorce.

Divorce - Getting Along At The Holidays for the sake of your children.

Don't Use Your Child As a Messenger - Learn to communicate with your ex.

When Your Ex Gets A Girlfriend - Tips for dealing the with the issues and emotions when your ex starts dating again. 

Your Ex-husbands New Girlfriend - Clearing the air when your ex gets a significant other.

Who Gets To Claim the Tax Deduction for Dependents - Answer from the legal expert.

Divorce and Your In-laws - Getting along for the sake of the kids.

Coping as a Non-custodial Parent - How to still be a great parent.

Remarriage, Adoption, and Step Parenting  » Return to top

Step Parent Adoption - Your rights, what's involved, and what to consider.

When Adopted Parents Divorce - Dealing with the special issues.

Blended Family Adjustment - What to do when your kids are distressed.

Dealing With Stepchildren when you remarry.

Step Grandparent Interactions - Helping ease the transition into a new family.

Dealing With Ex Spouses - How to handle the interactions.

Single Parenting Tips  » Return to top

Single Parenting Tips - ideas to make life easier for you and the kids.

Divorce and In-laws - Getting along for the sake of the kids.

Home Alone During The Holidays - Tips to help you cope.

Summer Vacation Ideas - ideas to make the lazy days of summer less stressful and fun for both you and your children.

Summer Visitation Tips to make the transition easier for both you and your children.

Dating Tips for the single mom ready to try love again.

Search Local Babysitters Today. - A service to help you find qualified people to watch your children.

Holiday Survival Tips  » Return to top

Handling Post Divorce Holidays and making it easier for the kids.

Home Alone During The Holidays - Tips to help you cope.

Divorce - Getting Along At The Holidays for the sake of your children.

Managing Holiday Stress - Ideas to help contain the chaos and make life easier for your and the kids.

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