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When your co-parent objects to a move

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…

Do you share legal custody with your co-parent?

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…

Who gets the dog in a divorce?

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.…

Co-parents can make going back to school smoother for their child

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…

Is your spouse hiding assets in your divorce?

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…

Co-parents can effectively monitor their kids’ use of electronics

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 –…

Cryptocurrency can complicate property division in a divorce

Cryptocurrency has become one of the more popular ways for people to invest in the digital boom. These digital currencies can be worth thousands of dollars depending on the current trading market. There are multiple cryptocurrencies that people can invest in, and there isn’t a bank account with a statement to make those holdings easy to track down and report…

Staying together for the kids can be a mistake

As a parent who is considering divorce, you may be concerned about what it’s going to mean for your children. You love them more than anything and you want to give them the best possible future. You’ve heard many people say that you should stay together — even if you’re unhappy in your marriage — so that they have that…

Can your ex ever deny custody?

When you and your ex got divorced, the court ruled that the two of you needed to share both legal and physical custody. This means that you both get to spend time with your children, and they likely live with you for some of this time. But what if your ex decides that they’re not going to let you see…

3 ways to center your child after a divorce

Perhaps one of the most challenging aspects of navigating a divorce involving minor children is to remember to center and support them through the process. Divorce can be just as hard (or harder) on young children as it is on the adults involved. No matter how contentious your divorce settlement was, once you finish negotiating the parenting plan, you have…

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