The start of the school year is always a big adjustment – for kids and their parents alike. However, recently divorced parents may suddenly realize that there are a lot of details about the school year that they haven’t actually discussed with each other, and that can...
Divorce
How co-parents can keep their divorce focused on their kids’ needs
Divorce is difficult for everyone in a family, and it is unfortunately very easy for parents to become so absorbed in their own struggles that they fail to provide the support and attention that their children require. Even though parents want to make their children...
When should you change your parenting plan?
If you and your ex-spouse choose co-parenting, a parenting plan is key to the success of your custody option. This plan will include the visitation schedule, decision-making processes, communication methods, dispute resolution and other aspects that can make work more...
Dividing a marital estate in Wisconsin
When it comes to the concept of “fairness” as applied to the division of assets in a divorce, states take different approaches. Some states, known as equitable distribution states, essentially allow courts to divide marital property in whatever way they deem fair in...
Can you co-parent successfully with a difficult ex?
How to raise kids after a divorce is one of the most crucial things parents need to figure out. Most of them choose co-parenting as they retain a healthy relationship with their kids. However, doing this with a difficult co-parent may not be easy. This guide...
What is a co-parenting app?
There are apps for just about everything these days, and divorce is no exception. One type of particular use is co-parenting apps. Their purpose is to facilitate better communication between divorced or divorcing parents. Communicating is often a massive problem,...
How do you tell your spouse you want a divorce?
Couples typically try their best to make their marriage last. However, at times, due to irreconcilable reasons, you may consider divorce. This may be challenging, but it's not a failure. According to some couple therapists, marriage helps people grow, and at times,...
Have you been served with divorce papers?
The thought of going through a divorce can be scary, and you may be even more scared if you receive divorce papers with no warning. However, it’s crucial that you understand some of the initial steps you should take as you plan for what’s ahead of you. Read on if...
Why teens need a parenting plan
If your child is in their teens as you divorce, you may not think you need to worry much about their parenting plan. You might think that as long as you detail how you’ll split custody and how you’ll deal with their school breaks and summer vacations, there’s not much...
Your living costs will go up after divorce
While there are always exceptions to the rule, there's a general trend that living costs tend to increase after you get divorced. This is simply because it is less expensive to be married than it is to be single, according to some studies. Single individuals spend a...