There is a myth that fathers never get custody. This myth is based on the historic fact that most children traditionally were raised by mothers and that fathers were the bread-winners. As a result, in those days, it made sense that the courts assumed it was in the best interests of the children to be
What is the Difference between Joint Custody and Sole Custody
The term custody refers to how parents make decisions for their children. Joint Custody means that the major decisions are made by the parents together. Sole custody means that one parent makes the major decisions. If the other parent has sole custody, you have a legal right to access information about your children from caregivers
How To Reduce Stress for Children of Divorce
Daily structure and routine can help your children feel more secure.
Children often find school stressful. Add to that the anxiety and worries of a recent separation and it can be a very difficult time for children.
Giving your children a solid foundation of daily activities can help alleviate stress, anxiety and help with the
Children and Divorce – How You Can Help Your Child Adjust
A child of divorce writes on how to help your child during divorce. What better source? Thanks to Melissa Farrell a freelance writer who lives in Kansas for her insights.
Speaking as a child of divorce, every situation is different. My parents were high school sweethearts and were together for over 10 years before
Helping Children Deal with Divorce
I
have four children and my wife is pregnant. Children are the focus of our lives. The first three are from my first marriage. I remember feeling very worried about how they would do when we separated. I did some research at the time and did my best to make it work for them. I
Four Steps to Take with Your Child After Divorce
Helping your children adjust after your divorce is essential. Heather Smith offers excellent advice on what you should do to help you child after the dust settles.
Here is Heather’s blog:
4 Steps to Take with Your Child After Divorce
You have sat your child down and given the dreaded speech that
How To Tell Adult Children About Your Separation
Separation and divorce is hard on children. Frankly, it’s hard on everyone, adult children included. Often separating couples see their adult children as being more able to cope with their parents’ separation than younger children. I am not sure this is true.
Erica Manfred is the author of "He’s History, You’re Not: Surviving Divorce
Who Drives The Children For Access Exchanges?
When you become a parent, nobody tells you that you will become a personal taxi driver for your children! You will drive them to their sports activities, their music lessons, their friends’ homes and, if you have separated from the other parent, you might have to do some driving to and from their other parent’s home.
Stay Connected With Your Children After Divorce With Facebook
Communication with teenagers can be difficult at the best of times. When you are separated, it can be even more difficult.
I am always looking for ways to be part of my teenagers’ lives. I enjoy Facebook and am friends with my three teenage boys on it. It gives me some insight into their lives
Custody: Sole, Parallel, Shared, Split – What Does It Mean?
Are you confused by the different types of custody? You are not alone. Most people find the terms confusing.
Many people think joint custody means the children spend equal time with both parents. Actually it means that the parents make decisions together. It has nothing to do with the amount of time the children spend with