One big problem some parents run into is how to divide the time with a family pet between homes when their children are switching back and forth. Pets are largely considered to be property, which means that it’s likely that one of the parents will “win” it in the...

During your divorce, one thing you started to think about was that you’d be able to change your name back to your maiden name. This, to you, makes your split final. However, since you have children, you’re not sure if it’s a good idea to do that. Their last names are...

There are many people who love to travel and want to share that kind of experience with their children. They might have, at one time, thought that their entire family would be traveling together. After a divorce, however, that could no longer be a possibility. Whether...

A legal parent to a child has both rights and responsibilities to the minor. While parents have the right to determine how the child will be educated, what religion they will be a part of and what type of medical care they will receive, they also have a huge amount of...

One of the hardest parts about splitting up with your child's other parent is brokering a visitation or child custody schedule with them. You two must understand that even though you may be bitter about your romantic relationship not working out, you shouldn't let...

Vacation time can be great for bonding with your children. It is a chance to spend uninterrupted time together, far from the distractions and routines of everyday life such as homework, sports matches and work. Vacations become even more important after a divorce,...

If you have ever asked divorcing friends what it is like still living together under the same roof, they will usually tell you it is awkward. If your home is palatial, you and your spouse may be able to spread out to opposite ends of the building and avoid each other....

Divorce impacts you both financially and emotionally. You probably know you need to connect with support from friends and loved ones to let go of the pain you have from the end of your marriage and move on to happier circumstances. What you may not think of is the...

Many people assume that long-term marriages aren’t going to end -- yet plenty of people over 50 years of age eventually find that their marriages just are not working. There are a lot of reasons for this, but it’s likely that the two adults have simply grown apart...

A co-parenting arrangement is often seen as being a good option for children since they get to have meaningful relationships with both parents. The parents work as a team to raise the children, which enables the child to enjoy consistency and stability. Making the...