When you decide to divorce, you know it will impact you, your ex and your children in a variety of ways. But rather than give in to this and hope for the best, you can create a parenting agreement that affords both parents the opportunity to have a clear understanding of their role, responsibilities and legal rights moving forward.
Use a parenting agreement to reduce future tension, arguments
Prevent parenting time interference with clear expectations
Sharing custody or visitation rights with your child's other parent is almost always a difficult experience, even when everyone involved attempts to remain respectful of each other's needs and rights. The realities of sharing parenting time can flare tempers or bring out behavior that is simply not acceptable, especially when it comes to each parent's right to time with their child.
How to help your children cope with the challenges of divorce
Going through the divorce process has the potential to bury you in stress, tension and uncertain feelings about the future. While you're personally dealing with these concerns, it's critical to take into consideration the well-being of your children.
How to parent from hundreds of miles away
Colorado parents may spend days, weeks or months separated from their children. However, this doesn't mean that a parent can't have a quality relationship with a son or daughter. One way to stay in touch is to send letters or postcards on a regular basis. They should have supportive or funny messages that a child will look forward to reading. Those who have multiple children can address a single letter or postcard to everyone in the same house.
Can you resolve a child custody case in mediation?
There is nothing more important in your divorce than working through matters of child custody. The right agreement can make all the difference for you, your ex and the manner in which you raise your children.
These co-parenting conflicts could cause you trouble
With your divorce in the past, you can turn your full attention to successful co-parenting. Doing so puts you in position to provide your children with the best life possible, despite the fact that you're no longer married.
Back-to-school is the perfect time to review parenting plans
A new school year can be exciting for kids in Colorado as they buy new supplies, plan to reunite with friends and sign up for new activities. This is also a good time for divorced parents to review their parenting plan and make changes according to everyone's new schedules.
5 tips for successful co-parenting after divorce
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.
Genome testing can uncover shocking paternity results
Genetic research intended to reveal markers about hereditary illnesses has apparently had an unexpected -- and profound -- impact on some families.
How do Colorado courts allocate parental rights during divorce?
When you choose to have children with your spouse, you probably don't think about what will happen if you eventually end your marriage. Most couples conceive their children when they still foresee spending the rest of their life with their spouse.
