Who Gets the Kids for Holiday Vacation?

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When you are in the middle of getting divorced and have kids, if you are not careful, they can have a stressful holiday vacation. It is not healthy for a child to be thrust into the middle of a divorce and forced to pick sides or choose who they stay with during the Thanksgiving and…

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Back-to-School Tips for Divorced Parents

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For children to succeed at school, they need consistency, transparency and congruency throughout the year. The collaborative divorce process can help you and your spouse address school issues before they arise and develop a co-parenting plan to help. It’s best to have a “who, what, when and where” age-appropriate discussion about school schedules with your…

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How Do We Manage Summer Vacation with Our Kids?

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When you have shared custody of your children with your co-parent, things can get overwhelming trying to make sure both of you get to enjoy summertime activities with your kids. Here are some tips that can help you keep the line of communication open with your ex-partner: Get everyone on the same page early on…

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What Does The Court Evaluate Concerning Parental Relocations?

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The guiding principle which is going to determine whether or not the court approves a parental relocation is if the move is within the best interest of the child. The court of law will consider these: Reason for move Age of child Educational, psychological, and religious needs of child Proximity of new location to other…

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