Separation can be painful for all involved, but as a parent, you’ll naturally want to put the interests of your children above anything else. The process of deciding the custody arrangements between two parents can be long, complicated and dependant on a huge variety of factors. These arrangements are often decided by a custody court...
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The idea of adoption and the reality often surprises and confuses people. First, there are two different basic types of adoption, domestic adoption, and foreign adoption. For these types of adoption, there are different rules based upon state, and even country of origin as well as the good ole’ USA. In this...
The path to adoption can be long and filled with anticipation. Each adoption situation is different so we wanted to cover some of the more common roadblocks you might (or may already) face. Legal Issues It doesn’t matter if you’re working your way through a domestic adoption or a foreign adoption, there will...
There are many types of adoption available for parents and children. Choosing the one that fits your family is important. Let’s look at some of the most common types of adoption. Adoption Within the Family Step-Parent Adoption– Step-parent adoptions are one of the most common types of adoption. When a parent gets remarried, their spouse...
When you got divorced, you and your spouse had a parenting plan set up for children. You may be wondering if that parenting plan can be modified. In this article, we will list milestones you should pay attention to for re-examining your parenting plan. Changes in the Needs of Your Child If there have been...
You do not think you are ever going to get a divorce when you get married. Unfortunately, the reality is that 40-50% of couples in the United States do get divorced! Many of these couples have children that can be negatively impacted by the process. How can you support your family through a divorce? Last...
If you are an unmarried, separated couple expecting a new baby, you may have some concerns involving a parenting plan. Concerns might be who is going to have primary custody of the baby or how often is the non-custodial parent going to see the baby. All of this can be worked through and figured out...
Divorces are a challenge for all families. Even if the circumstances are amicable and both parents are supportive, there will be challenging circumstances surrounding the divorce for years to come. As you and your co-parent now figure out how to raise your children, separately, here are some tips you might consider for supporting your family...