Going through a divorce can be extremely draining. As hard as it can be on the adults, it can even be harder on the kids. However, your kids do not have to pay the price just because you are dissolving your marriage. With a healthy co-parenting plan, you can give your...
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Budget considerations when co-parenting
Living with your child’s other parent means that you can split all the expenses for the house and the children. This isn’t the case if you separate. After you split up, each parent will have their own home. Many of the expenses for the children will have to be...
Managing stress as a single parent
Divorce can change the lives of all family members. Usually, parents go their separate ways and live in different houses. While both parents may have custody rights, the lion’s share of childcare may fall to one parent. While this can be extremely rewarding and...
Preparing your child for solo air travel between parents
When divorced parents live some distance apart, one of them typically has primary or possibly sole custody of their children. The kids often spend school breaks and at least part of their summer vacation with their non-custodial parent. If you’re in Maryland and your...
Can you stop your ex from bringing a new partner around the kids?
Maybe your ex's new partner is the person that they cheated on you with, making the continued relationship feel a bit like a slap in your face. Perhaps they simply float from one short relationship to another, and you worry about your children becoming attached to...
Mistakes to avoid when your ex is denying visitation
No one ever expects that their marriage will end in a divorce or separation. However, this is the unfortunate reality that most couples have to deal with at some point. And divorce can be emotionally taxing, especially when there are children involved. It is not...
Is a joint Christmas celebration a good idea for divorced parents?
The Christmas season can be tough for divorced parents and their children. The children may want to see both parents, and both parents may want to have the children at their home on Christmas morning, but it's often just not feasible with a child custody schedule that...
What will your children ask about divorce?
One of the first steps you will need to take when getting a divorce is just to tell your children what you have decided. This is best done as a family conversation with everyone involved. At the time, you will likely be focused on your own concerns, as will your...
Do the Maryland courts ever award one parent sole custody?
Juggling parenting schedules, finding a neutral location for exchanges and negotiating shared holidays can be very stressful after a divorce. If you are like many people, you probably would prefer to avoid constantly seeing your ex after the end of your marriage....
A history of violence can affect your parental rights in Maryland
Maryland family laws grant both parents equal rights when it comes to making decisions regarding the child’s welfare and future. However, the court can restrict or revoke these rights if it is convinced this is in the child’s best interest. If you're concerned about...