Married parents often worry about divorce affecting their children negatively. Even if their marriage has become unhealthy and unsustainable, they may try to make things work for their children. What parents sometimes fail to consider is that living in a...
Custody And Coparenting
Tips for preparing for life after divorce
When you’re going through a divorce, it’s hard to see a light at the end of the tunnel. You might find yourself uncertain and worried about your future, and you may struggle to figure out what steps to take to establish your post-divorce life. All of that pressure and...
6 tips for building an effective co-parenting relationship
Dealing with a child custody dispute can be stressful and overwhelming. And although you may feel a sense of relief once the court issues its initial custody order, you may quickly find out that the matter isn’t necessarily put to rest. After all, disputes can quickly...
When bird nesting will work and when it won’t
For many parents going through divorce, the primary concern is how it will affect the children and how to help them adjust to a new normal. Just as many couples in California are exploring the benefits of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods for divorce, there...
Mediation is a good way to iron out holiday parenting time
Many parents in California’s Wine Country recognize that, despite their own differences, it is important for them to get along for the sake of their children after a split. This is easier said than done in many cases. Parents may have the best of intentions when...
Scared to tell our children of divorce? Consider these tips
There are a lot of unsettling things about divorce. You may be uncertain about your financial future, the emotional toll the process can take, and what people think of you moving forward. Those are all legitimate concerns, but if you have children then you’re probably...
How child custody determinations are made in California
This blog recently discussed child custody and child custody during the holidays. Navigating child custody can be challenging for divorcing parents which is why they should be familiar with how child custody is determined. Child custody is based on what is in the best...
Do you need to change your holiday custody schedule?
The winter holidays are coming up, and this makes it a good time for California parents to review their child custody and visitation orders. These orders will outline who is to have the child in their care on which holidays. If your circumstances have changed, and the...
Mental health issues and shared parenting after divorce
Divorce is not easy. Divorcing with children is even more challenging for California parents. Devising a parenting plan between two parents that amicably parted ways can still have its difficulties; thus, a high-conflict divorce is likely to present many more...
