As you move forward with the legal process, there may be many aspects, which seem unfamiliar or confusing. The following outlines and defines some of the key language used in many family court systems in the United States. If you are ever unsure of what a term means or have questions about how your case…
Q – I recently married a man who has children. I have never had kids of my own and am struggling with this new role. Even though I try really hard to be the best step parent I can be, his ex-wife criticizes everything I do. Several times I’ve turned myself inside out to get…
Q – When I enforce a rule my daughter says she wants to go live with my co-parent. I don’t want her to leave but I don’t think I should back down either. What do I do? A – When a relationship ends there are a lot of things parents find unsettling, overwhelming and downright…
No matter how you slice it, separating your feelings about special days from the needs of your children is important. If you’re grappling with how to handle a special event like Mother’s day or Father’s day with your kids, here’s some tips to help you get started. Plan ahead If you don’t already have something…
Q – I have a big holiday family event coming up but it’s not my scheduled weekend. Although we’ve had our moments usually my co-parent and I have a pretty good co-parenting relationship however, this time she isn’t willing to change the schedule. My kids are older and I have considered asking them to speak…