Not being able to see your children on a regular basis is a hard situation for a parent to be placed in. For those who don't live near their children, this is a harsh reality. As difficult as this type of situation is, there are some things that you can do to ease the...
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Plan for addressing negative comments about you by your ex
Having to deal with your ex on child custody matters usually isn't an easy feat. The issue is made even more complex when your ex decides that he is going to speak ill of you to your children and others. When this happens, you will have to decide how you will handle...
Hoping to keep the house in your Minnesota divorce?
When couples divorce, there are many issues that they have to address. If there are minor children, they need to reach agreeable terms for child support, custody and visitation. In some families, those arrangements may be the primary source of divorce conflict....
Shared parenting will require you to put forth an effort
Shared parenting puts your children first, but it might prove to be challenging for both parents. This can make it difficult for the adults. There are ways to make the situation a little easier for everyone involved. You and your children can benefit from a less...
Fighting for joint custody during a high-asset divorce
Going through a divorce can be especially difficult when the stakes are high. But everyone's most important asset is their children, and after working to divide the material things, many high-asset couples worry about how much they will have to fight in order to...
What’s the best way to talk with children about divorce?
At some point in every divorcing parent's process of separation, the divorce talk becomes inevitable. You have to tell your children what is going to happen -- that mom and dad won't be living in the same house anymore. Fortunately, many children are versatile enough...
Medical decisions can be a challenge in child custody cases
Child custody cases come with a variety of challenges for the parents. Since you and the child's other parent aren't in a relationship any longer, and it may be a hostile new interpersonal dynamic between you and your ex, you may come to realize that making decisions...
Divorced parent dilemma: Celebrating a child’s special days
Divorced parents often have to face challenges that other parents don't contend with. One of these is how they are going to celebrate a child's special days. These are events like birthdays, graduations and school plays that are important to your child and that can be...
3 things to consider about gray divorce
Divorce is hard at any age, but it seems to get more difficult after the age of 50. One of the main reasons for this is that starting over when you are close to retirement is often very daunting. With a little bit of planning you can conquer your fears, secure your...
Mediation is a successful technique for divorcees
You and your spouse decided together that your time as a married couple was over. You knew you didn't want to be together, and you both agreed that it was for the best to seek a divorce. You're both balanced people and want to see each other off in a positive way....