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Child Custody + Children and Divorce + Co-Parenting + Pets + Step-Parenting
There’s no denying that a divorce changes the family dynamic. However, that doesn’t mean your divorce has to permanently fracture your family. Believe it or not, a divorce frequently leads to healthier, happier adults which can translate to happier, healthier kids. But first, you’ll need to resolve custody issues and learn to amicably co-parent with your ex. exEXPERTS is here for you as you navigate your new family structure. You’ll find helpful how-to articles, Q & A interviews, and personal stories detailing how others successfully navigated common and complex challenges of a divorce when children are involved, such as:
- The benefits of using a parent coordinator in a contentious divorce
- Tips for maintaining a friendly relationship with your ex
- Best ways to talk to children about your divorce
- Where to find support for your children during a divorce
- What to do if your ex doesn’t honor the divorce and custody agreement
- Much more
Focus on what’s most important; the kids. Easier said than done, but there are some practical ways to stay on track for everyone’s benefit,including yours.
It’s important to tell children of divorce it’s not their fault, but they ARE a part of it. Bella Duncan tells us how it is to have two homes.
Directly from “A Kid With Two Homes,” Bella, a child of divorce explains how it feels to be the kid! AND provides resources for kids to help them cope!
Co-parenting is made easy(ish) with Fiona Kong’s ingenious Home Sweet Home Journal to help kids transition easier between households.
Your kids may have two homes: yours and your ex’s. Jennifer Gallagher is no stranger to this double-home scenario and can coach you on what NOT to do.
Two sets of rules, homes and parenting styles – Jen Gallagher shares her tips and tricks for how to transition kids between two households.
For anyone divorcing with kids, custody and parenting are the most important topics. Our expert shares how to make the process as painless as possible.
Splitting custody as part of your divorce? Get advice straight from our expert attorney in order to navigate negotiations for custody and parenting time.
Banana Splits was created to support kids going through a family divorce. YOU can bring this program to your school, Dr. Raymond tells you how.
Do you know your triggers and how to overcome them? By identifying your triggers, you can learn to regulate the emotional effects on you and your kids.
You may not feel ready to tell your kids you’re getting divorced. Experts say honesty helps them feel safe. When you decide it’s time, here’s what to say.
How are pets divided in a divorce? Pets are like family, but not when you are getting divorced. Read more so you know how best to handle the situation.
Pet custody of our furry friends, pets, dogs, pigs, cats, etc can be complicated when getting divorced. Read more here about keeping it fair.
Co-parenting after divorce is difficult. To make it easier, you need to learn to recognize, manage and respond to triggers – it benefits you and your kids.
Ever thought, how does divorce effect children? And think, there really should be a support group for children of divorce. Well, there is!
You don’t have to be rich to estate plan! Plan for your future, your health and make sure your beneficiaries are lined up as you want them.
No matter how much money you have, everyone needs estate planning in divorce. This is how to ensure that your assets go to the right people post divorce.
How and when to tell your child you’re getting divorced? What to say? How much detail to share? Here’s what to say (and not say) from a child of divorce.
When you divorce with kids, should you write a new post-divorce will or establish a living trust? This infographic will help you decide!
High-conflict custody divorce is all about two parents not agreeing on what’s best for their children, making the divorce contentious and expensive.
No one wishes to go through a high conflict custody divorce, but some of us end up in them. Here are five ways to help deescalate this painful process.
Not seeing eye-to-eye about how to handle Covid protocols is even more challenging when co-parenting. How can you handle it all and not lose your shit?
Co-parenting, step-parenting and blended family issues only compounded amid health and safety concerns of Covid, but these communication tips are timeless.
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Child Custody
Determining child custody is often one of the most contentious aspects of a divorce. Should your children split their time evenly between you and your ex? Is fighting for sole custody in the best interest of your children? Can you and your spouse agree on custody, or would you benefit from a parent coordinator? Thanks to our esteemed team of experts at exEXPERTS, we’ve answered many of these questions for you in articles, podcasts, and Q&As.
Children and Divorce
No matter how amicable your divorce may be, your children will be impacted. However, that doesn’t mean that a divorce has to negatively impact children. We’ve partnered with experienced Marriage and Family Therapists, Coaches, and Parent Coordinators who provide invaluable insight into ways to support your children as the family takes a new shape.. From unique ideas such as creating divorce agreements amongst family members to advice on helping children adjust to spending time in two homes, you’ll find informative, and often enlightening ideas on how to best help children navigate a divorce.
Co-Parenting
What does a healthy co-parenting arrangement look like? How can co-parenting with a difficult ex be made easier? How do you help your children when their other parent doesn’t show up for the children, either physically or emotionally? Co-parenting takes getting used to, but we’ve pulled the best-of-the-best tips, strategies, and insights from our experts to help guide you through the process of successful co-parenting.
Pets
Not all couples have human children, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have babies. So, how do you determine pet custody in a divorce? You may be surprised to learn that considerations similar to those used to determine custody of children may be involved. Who spends the most time with the cats? Who feeds and walks the dog? What living situation is in the best interest of your four-legged family members? Our marriage and family law attorney partners at exEXPERTS help answer these questions and more.
Step-Parenting
If you’re welcoming a new partner into the lives of your children, or you’re becoming a step-parent for the first time, you may have questions. A lot of questions. Fortunately, we’ve got the experts who have the insights, tips, and answers you need, and they have shared them with the exEXPERTS community in articles, podcasts, and interviews.
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