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...
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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...
Coordinating joint custody and how apps can help divorced parents
Joint custody can be challenging for separated and divorced parents, especially regarding communication and scheduling. However, technology has made it easier to manage joint custody issues with the help of various apps. In Washington and other areas, mobile apps are...
Preparing for your child custody hearing
The state of Washington is serious about child custody hearings. In all cases, the goal is to make decisions in the child's best interest. This is something that parents in child custody battles should remember. If you’re preparing for a child custody hearing, here...
Responding to a family law motion in Washington
The Washington family law system is complex and can be intimidating. This can be especially true when you receive a motion from the opposing party. What is a family law motion? A family law motion is a legal document filed with the court requesting a change in your...