While many parents put as much energy as possible into shielding their children from the effects of divorce, others neglect their emotional and psychological well-being or even use them as tools of vengeance or fighting. One tactic commonly used is parental...
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Can nesting help our family through divorce?
There are many ways to manage your family life in the initial stages of divorce. If you are like most, it is probable that you require space from your ex-spouse during this time. However, if you have children with your ex, you will need to take extra steps to ensure...
Delinquent child support could block your stimulus check
Most Colorado taxpayers will receive a $750 stimulus check for individual taxpayers and $1,500 for married couples. However, if you are behind on your child support payments, you may not see that money. How might delinquent child support affect your stimulus check?...
Pros and cons of legal separation
Marriage comes with many challenges. When those challenges become overwhelming and tensions build, the time comes to determine the best solution for both parties. According to World Population Review, approximately 50% of marriages in the U.S. end in divorce. Instead...
Unpaid child support and credit reporting
It is important to understand the different consequences that you could face if you do not pay child support, such as losing your license, spending time in jail and having your passport revoked. In addition, you should realize that the state reports back child support...
How can you effectively co-parent with your narcissist ex?
There are various signs that your ex may be a narcissist. When co-parenting with a narcissist, it may feel nearly impossible. Unless the other parent is violent or abusive towards your children, you still have to share custody with your former spouse. According to...
The way you talk about your ex can affect your child custody case
During a divorce, one of the most complex matters you and your ex have to sort through is visitation and parenting time. Your parenting time depends on the child's best interests. Most custody arrangements should protect the relationship between both parents and the...
Can you spot the signs of parental alienation?
Divorce, especially when you share children, heightens the stakes of the action. Ensuring they do not suffer emotional trauma during and after the split may prove difficult. In some high-stakes divorces, one parent may use the children to inflict pain and damage on...
Unique challenges of same-sex divorce
In 2015, the United States Supreme Court declared same-sex marriage to be legal in all 50 states. This was a major win for LGBTQ groups fighting for equal rights at the state and federal levels. Since then, there has been an inevitable rise in the number of gay and...
What should you know about joint custody?
Divorce will often leave members of a family struggling for some semblance of normalcy and fighting against high levels of stress. Parents want what is best for their children, so they often want to combat these effects. Though completely dispelling the effects may...
