As a parent, you want to spend meaningful time with your child after a divorce. However, figuring out the right visitation plan can be stressful, especially when emotions are running high and everyone wants what’s best for the child. California courts offer different...
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Critical steps for unmarried parents planning a separation
Ending an intimate relationship is never easy, and for unmarried parents, the stakes can be extremely high. A separation doesn’t just mean parting ways – it means carefully laying the groundwork for co-parenting, legal protection and long-term stability. Taking...
3 common mistakes parents make when they share custody
Parents who share custody usually want to make the situation as painless as possible for their children. While it may be difficult to adjust to having time away from the children and the new family schedule, parents often make every reasonable effort to prioritize...
What social media terms should you set in the parenting plan?
Social media is a common part of daily life now, so it’s something that parents should carefully consider when they’re setting up the parenting plan for their children. It’s not always easy to determine what types of terms to set up, especially if the children are...
3 tips for helping your child adjust to life between two homes
Children who have divorced parents will have to learn how to adjust to a life that’s divided between two homes. This is a major transition that can lead to some children feeling stressed out. It’s up to the child’s parents to find ways to make it as easy as possible...
Preparing for life as a co-parent
Transitioning from being a couple to co-parents can be challenging. As a result, it’s important to take some time to “get ready” for a new phase of your relationship with your child’s other parent. Generally speaking, if you and your child’s other parent are going...
Helping children learn to live between 2 homes
One of the most difficult changes a child has to make when their parents divorce is learning to live between two homes. This is a necessary change, but it can be challenging to get used to both sets of rules and the process of going back and forth. It’s up to the...
Making a 2-2-5-5 parenting schedule work for you
When co-parents share custody, finding a schedule that provides stability for their child while allowing both parents meaningful time together can be challenging. The 2-2-5-5 parenting schedule is a popular arrangement because it balances consistency with...
Is divorce always worse for the children?
There are many couples who want to get divorced, but they do not do so because they have children together. They decide to stay together and raise the kids. Some of them may then get divorced when they become empty nesters, but not all of them. In any case, this begs...
What if a co-parent is always late for pick-up and drop-off?
California custody orders typically include specific rules regarding an overall division of parenting time. Each parent has a certain amount of time with the children expressed as a percentage of overall parenting time or a number of annual overnight stays. The...

