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Co-creating the life of a child can bring inexpressible joy. With that joy, however, comes a long list of responsibilities and obligations. These parental responsibilities are easier to satisfy when committed parents work together. While the identity of the birth mother is always unquestionable, establishing paternity, or the identity of the birth father, isn’t always so easy. In the state…
1. Be prepared to compromise and come to an agreement, not win It goes without saying that bad feelings often accompany divorcing couples. There can be a sense of wanting to get even, to win, or to be repaid for the sadness you’ve experienced as a result of the marriage. Many divorcing individuals want to find a sense of fairness…
Many people think of divorce as a type of failure. The marriage would’ve been a success, but getting divorced means that the marriage failed. This is how they look at it and, sometimes, it is why they put off getting divorced even when it is what they want. But it is a mistake to look at divorce in this light.…
The issues in your marriage came to a head, with you and your spouse deciding to go your separate ways. However, it’s not as simple as moving in separate directions now because you have children together. You negotiated effectively during divorce proceedings and a shared custody agreement has been signed off on by the court. Now, it’s up to you…
If you’re single or divorced without children, it’s up to you when and where you want to move. But if you’re divorced, and you have children with a former spouse, this can cause some problems. For example, say that you’re originally from another state, but you moved to Michigan for college. You got married, had a child and then got…
Custody of the children can be physical or legal. Physical custody covers the locations of the children and how parenting time is shared, while legal custody determines the decision-making rights of each parent. When you share legal custody with your co-parent, both of you have the legal authority to make key decisions affecting the children’s lives. It is a crucial…
Divorce can be rough for people, but at least they have their four-legged furry friend by their side to comfort them during their hardest times. That is until it was questioned who will get the dog after divorce. This can be greatly upsetting for someone who spent their entire life with their dog or their children are bonded to them.…
If you and your co-parent are in the process of separating or divorcing this summer, you may already be dreading how you’re going to work together once the new school year starts. If you’re sharing custody, whether equally or not, you both want to remain involved in your child’s education and other activities. However, that’s going to require some communication…
When you file for divorce, you have a lot of things to consider and work through. One part that is often difficult for couples is the process of dividing their assets. When you first get started with asset division, you must list all your assets and debts. The same is true for your spouse. The only way to ensure that…
One of the most divisive parenting issues for many couples involves access to electronics and digital technology. This can include everything from when kids are old enough to have a smartphone to how much time they can spend playing games to whether they have unlimited access to Netflix. For separated and divorced parents, these issues can be particularly challenging –…