Once your divorce is in the rear-view mirror, it’s time to turn your full attention to the future. If you share children with your ex-spouse, co-parenting will become a big part of your life. It’s not always easy to get on the same page as your ex, but a parenting plan can go a long way in easing your mind and providing guidance. A parenting agreement arises from negotiations between you and your ex. Once your decisions are finalized and…
Successful co-parenting after divorce is easier said than done. Even though you have the best intentions, your ex-spouse may make it difficult to stay the course. Since you want what’s best for your children, it’s critical to devote the necessary time and energy to making the most of the co-parenting experience. Here are five tips you can follow: Don’t make everything about you: The well-being of your children should come first, but also consider the things you can do to…
Divorce happens for a multitude of reasons. Cases are unique and complex. Couples split up in different manners, with a spectrum of attitudes and due to a range of causes. It’s important to understand that no two cases are the same. At the same time, though, it can be helpful to look at some of the factors that contribute to divorce in one fashion or another. They can shed light on how divorce happens, why it happens and what steps…
Having a child in Colorado outside of wedlock may make some parentage issues complicated. If you have a child while unmarried or if your husband is not your baby’s natural father, you may want to go through the steps to establish legal paternity. While establishing paternity does not by itself provide you with child support, it may make it easier for a court to order support sometime in the future. There are also several other potential benefits to establishing paternity….
Genetic research intended to reveal markers about hereditary illnesses has apparently had an unexpected — and profound — impact on some families. According to data from the National Health Service (NHS) in England and Scotland, 10% of genetic tests reveal that the individual tested and their father are not a genetic biological match. After 220,000 screenings meant to identify the potential for Alzheimer’s and cancer in families, NHS officials find themselves in an increasingly awkward position. The genetic testing is…
