myFAMILY
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
Co-parenting during and after divorce is challenging. Amy guides us with tips to be successful parents during this stressful life altering event.
Custody and parenting rights, post-divorce relationships, divorce attorney relationships and divorce budgeting are among our top 5 Divorce etc… podcasts!
T.H. & Rebecca learned to co-parented with their ex-husbands to benefit their sons who struggle with anxiety, depression, learning challenges and autism.
A parent advocate can help a divorcing couple co-parent with the best interest of a special needs child in mind. This is what you need to know.
Parents do the best they can, but when you have a special needs child you don’t know what to do! Then add divorce to that! We have tips & guidance for you!
Parenting classes are for EVERYONE! The Parent Team created a co-parenting course to help you communicate, coordinate and keep your head on straight!
Parent Team helps parents navigate co-parenting after divorce. They prepare and teach you what you don’t know. Learn some important tips.
Nikki & Ben, authors of Our Happy Divorce, fell in love, got married, had a son, grew distant, and got divorced…but THEN they came together even better.
Ben & Nikki wrote the book Our Happy Divorce because their journey from friendship to marriage to parents to divorce and back to friendship is amazing!
We are answering your questions! Including how to “play house,” what if your ex is a “Disney-mom/dad,” and is there really a “right person” for me?
Becoming a “Mrs.” again after divorce is scary, but if you grow and learn what works and open your eyes to new experiences and people, you may reconsider!
Blending families isn’t for everyone, it worked for Jessica, but not so much for Jen Hurvitz. She shares her opinion of what you should consider first!
When blending families, be realistic. It’s going to be challenging for many reasons. Jenn says if you want post-divorce family success, be ready to work.
Michelle Dempsey shares her divorce story & how she helps others navigate their own journeys. Being comfortable with being uncomfortable is a start.
Divorce is hard, and with kids, there are added complications. Check out these tips from T.H. & Jess before you sign that divorce agreement!
Jess & T.H. have lived it, so they know what worked, and what they should have focused on in their divorce agreements as it relates to their family & kids.
We are sharing our parenting tips! And the lessons we’ve learned that make communicating with your kids (especially during divorce) easier.
You’re getting a divorce. Your kids are going to ask questions. How you answer is up to you, but here are some tips from our ExExperts!
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.
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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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