Your teen knows that they shouldn’t drink. Though you have alcohol in the house, you have always been very open with them about the fact that they need to wait until they are 21 years of age to consume it themselves. On the whole, you feel like your teen is smart and...
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Sharing custody of a breastfeeding baby
While many individuals plan to conceive a child, pregnancies come as a surprise for others. In the case of the latter, prospective parents often try to make a troubled marriage work leading up to their child's birth. Things don't always turn out as they'd hope, and...
How co-parents can manage their kids’ digital access
Managing kids’ internet access, screen time, video game choices and what devices they’re allowed to have can be challenging for all parents. Sometimes they’re generally in agreement and can support each other in reinforcing their rules. In some families, one parent...
Protecting your children when divorcing an addicted spouse
Addiction to drugs or alcohol won't just hurt those who can't go more than a few hours without their substance of choice. It can also do serious damage to their family members as well. Obviously, the cost of feeding an addiction diminishes the resources available to a...
Can I modify a child custody order?
As your children grow and you put your divorce behind you, one day, you may find that the child custody plan you created no longer works. When this occurs, you might need to seek a modification. A court approves the initial child custody order, so it is they that must...
When does the 10/10 rule matter in military divorces?
Certain things are different in military divorces than in civilian divorces. For example, adultery could be a big deal for a military service member, while it would be a non-issue in the civilian courts in most cases. Military service can complicate custody...
Consider these 3 tips when co-parenting
Being a co-parent with shared parenting after a divorce isn’t easy, but it’s something that’s usually best for the children. Fortunately, there are several things that you might consider that can help make things better for everyone. One of the most important things...
Deploying? Help your child cope with your absence
One of the most serious downsides of life as a service member is having to leave your children behind when you’re going on a deployment. While you understand that it’s just part of the job, the kids might suffer because of your absence. The effects of your deployment...
Service members’ health concerns after they return from deployment can result in divorce
According to the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), service members' divorce rates have hovered around 4% since 1996. This rate is similar to that for civilians. An investigative report published by InsideSources (IS) suggests that this index seems abnormally lower...
Your military service may impact your custody plan
As a military parent who is getting divorced, you need to think about how your service may impact your custody arrangement with your ex. You are in a unique position and there is a lot to consider. This does not mean you can’t seek custody or that you won’t see your...