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. If you notice that the other parent does not respect your rights to time with your child, or acts…
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. As an adult, you’re familiar with the many coping mechanisms you can lean on to help yourself through this difficult time. However, the same can’t be said for your children, so you must step in and provide them with the guidance they…
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. Parents may…
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. Even if you and your imminent ex-spouse are at odds, you can still resolve your child custody concerns in mediation. Here are some of the many benefits of doing so: Less stress and tension: Unlike traditional litigation, mediation is a non-adversarial approach, which reduces the…
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. Although co-parenting sounds simple on the surface, you’ll soon find that it’s anything but that. Not only will your relationship with your children change, but you could also face a variety of conflicts along the way. Here are several that could cause…
