Divorce is a very adult decision. You know it’s right for you, and so does your spouse. But you still worry about telling the children. How will that conversation go? This can be difficult, which is why it’s so important to consider how you break the news in advance....
As a parent who is going through a divorce, one of the things you’ll need to do is to come up with a quality parenting plan. Your parenting plan should address all the major issues that could come up with your child as they age. There is one big mistake that parents...
It’s never fun to deal with a conflict. It’s even worse when it’s a conflict that is preventing you from ending your marriage amicably. You may have wanted to walk away without a conflict, but if your spouse won’t allow you to and continues to cause problems, then you...
Parents getting divorced will never be easy for the children in the family, but there are certain things that adults do that make the process much more difficult for them. Understanding what makes divorce traumatizing for children can help you avoid unnecessarily...
While many couples plan to start their families, a baby comes as a complete surprise to others. Relationships can be challenging to navigate, even with just the two of you involved. Adding a newborn into the mix can make things even more trying, causing you to split....
Most couples that "throw in the towel" on their marriage and seek a divorce only do so after they've exhausted all other options. Usually, by the time one party seeks a divorce, the marital relationship has already ended. When the time comes, you can choose to end...
Most people desire a low conflict divorce if they have come to terms with the fact that their marriage has run its course. But there is a big difference between wanting a low conflict divorce and having one. This is because it takes both people to commit to having the...
Whether you set your own custody terms or a judge had to because you and your ex couldn't agree on the specifics, your custody order is one of the most important pieces of paperwork from your divorce. It dictates when you get to see your children and which parental...
Texas couples who are headed for divorce face different obstacles than couples in the majority of the United States because Texas is one of the nine states that operate under a community property statute. Learning more about how this will affect your divorce is quite...
There are many ways for divorcing parents to handle their parenting plan or custody agreement. Some parents negotiate or sit down at mediation to work out what would be best for their family. Some parents even work with a co-parenting counselor or therapist to help...
