As winter's chill lingers, summer may seem like a “time far, far away.” However, for co-parents, the summer is approaching faster than may think. Generally speaking, the colder months are a prime time to start discussing summer plans for their children. Why is this...
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Child Custody
When might the Washington family courts update custody orders?
It is normal for both of the adults in a family to feel somewhat disappointed with the terms of a custody order after a divorce or separation. Both adults need to make some concessions regarding how much time they spend with the children. Oftentimes, people would like...
Can a child choose which parent receives custody in a divorce?
A decision to file for divorce often leads to a variety of major lifestyle changes. People may need to move to new homes, rework their budgets and give up some of their property. Washington divorces also affect interpersonal relationships, including the relationships...
A co-parenting arrangement that ensures success for all
Divorce is often difficult for children of estranged Washington parents because the lives they have always known will change drastically. To minimize the impact the children will experience, it is essential for both parents to craft a co-parenting plan that will...
Co-parenting strategies for special needs children in Washington
Children with special needs are children first. However, they do need extra care and attention to reach their full potential. This might have been a little easier when you were together or married in Washington, but now that you are divorced or separated, co-parenting...
Tips to help you co-parent with a narcissist
Co-parenting with your former spouse in Washington should be at least manageable. However, it's not that simple when your former partner or spouse is a narcissist. These are tips on how to handle such a situation and co-parent for the benefit of your kids. Acknowledge...
Sharing child custody can be emotional for parents
Child custody is often a difficult issue for parents in Wisconsin who decide to divorce. Whether the separation is amicable or more contentious, it can be emotionally challenging to go from sharing a home with children full-time to splitting their time with a former...
Summer schedules and child custody
The summer months mean a long vacation for kids which often affects the parenting schedule as the routines set by the school schedule are no longer in place. Washington parents who share custody should focus on creating a summer schedule before the actual summer...
Creating a new family after a divorce
Blending two families together can be stressful on both adults and children alike. However, as the children have little say as it relates to sharing a Washington home with new people, it's important that you spend extra time taking their needs into account....
Shared parenting is hard but worth it
Divorced couples who have young children in Washington quickly learn that one of the most challenging aspects is shared parenting. However, they also quickly learn that making the effort to work together is also worth it. The key to this success is working towards...