Having the kids call the other parent once or twice during the trip (or as required under the parenting plan) also goes a long way toward fostering an optimal co-parenting relationship.
Parenting Plans
What Exactly is a Standard Possession Order?
Brian McNamara, family law and divorce attorney in Kingwood, Texas explains a standard visitation schedule called a “Standard Possession Order” or “SPO.”
Addressing Post-Divorce Child Custody Issues During the COVID-19 Crisis
Whether you recently got divorced or have been sharing custody of your children with your ex-spouse for several years, it is likely that the coronavirus pandemic has affected your situation.
Tips on How to Reduce Smoking During Parenting Time
Parents who want to enforce rules against smoking in front of children must turn to the law in order to find those rules.
How to Co-Parent with an Ever-Changing Summer Schedule
The whole summer will go better if you consider your own mental and physical well-being.
Podcast: The Role of the Parenting Coordinator in Divorce
In this podcast, family lawyer and mediator Vera Bergermann discusses the role of the parenting coordinator in divorce: what they do, who they help, and how they work.
What to Consider Before Appealing a Child Custody Decision
The decision to appeal a child custody decision should be carefully weighed especially when it comes to child custody cases.
Creating a Unified Family Tech Plan for Divorced Families
If you are divorced, having a family tech plan can be helpful in some ways, confusing in others. Here’s how to implement one.
Podcast: Child Support and Parenting Time & Custody in Illinois
Issues regarding children are always sensitive. Family lawyer Dheanna Fikaris answers common questions about Illinois child support & parenting time.
4 Mental Barriers Single Moms Need to Push Through
Moms, in general, are overwhelmed. Add divorce to the mix and becoming a single mom and their challenges are even greater.
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