Divorced couples that share children must continue to communicate with each other. The psychological well-being of their kids depends on parental communication. If you have ever wished for a way to turn off or tune out your ex and never speak with them again, you are...
If you share custody of your children with your ex-spouse, it’s already time to start prepping yourself (and your children) for the coming school year. As always, cooperation is key when it comes to co-parenting, and it’s essential to keep the best interests of your...
When the relationship is over and the couple decides to divorce, one of the most important issues the court will litigate and make a ruling on is child custody. Ideally, the court will encourage the divorcing couple to work out a parenting plan that works for everyone...
Marriage is not all light-hearted fun, as most couples would agree. There are often serious, complex issues that arise with regard to money, kids and the relationship itself that have to be discussed candidly and forthrightly. Both of you need to feel free to air your...
With all the changes occurring in your family as you go through a divorce, updating your emergency preparedness plan likely isn’t one of your top concerns. However, it’s important to have a new plan that involves both your and your co-parent – and possibly other...
Parents who aren’t in a relationship any longer have to determine how they’re going to handle the parenting arrangement. One option that they have is to use the co-parenting method of parenting the children. Co-parenting means that you and your ex will work closely...
Many people feel terrible when it appears obvious that their marriage is not working. And then some spouses are so toxic that the other party wishes to end the union without delays. One issue that could arise when heading to Georgia family court is a spouse soon...
For most of us, when we marry our partner, we marry our partner’s family, too. We become co-mingled with our in-laws, sharing holidays, special events and traditions. When children come along, grandparents can become heavily invested in their grandchildren’s lives,...
A divorce means that you and your ex will have to figure out how to raise the children together. Your kids need to have consistency and support from both parents. This isn’t always going to be easy. In order to make the parenting relationship work, you have to know...
During a divorce, you’ll go through a lot of emotions. Even if you and your spouse separate on good terms, divorce can be painful and frustrating. For most, having a support system is invaluable during this transitional time. Unfortunately, building this support...
