The holiday season can be stressful, especially when you’re newly divorced and still living in the family home with your ex-spouse. Here are four ways to make gift-giving during the holidays easier and more enjoyable for your child when you still share a home with your ex.
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Ben Coltrin
Ben Coltrin, Co-founder and President of Custody X Change
Ben was 21 years old when he quit his job to create the Custody X Change software, which helps parents track their custody schedules, create parenting plans, keep tabs on their child's expenses, and more.
Nearly 20 years later, he loves sharing his child custody knowledge and improving the app because both positively impact real people's lives.
Ben has an MBA from MIT Sloan and a computer science degree from California State University, Sacramento. He lives with his wife and four children in Riverton, Utah.
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College Savings in Your Divorce Settlement
Don’t assume you and your spouse will split the money in the divorce, and don’t assume the money will be used for your child’s benefit. Make a suggestion for how you’ll handle your college savings for your child.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting a Child Support Order
Getting a child support order can be difficult, especially when you’re just starting to navigate the divorce process. Here is a step-by-step guide to getting one.
Preventing Co-Parenting Disputes Over ScreenTime
When your co-parent has different rules about movies and TV, try to negotiate and compromise for your child’s wellbeing.
Modern Parenting Plans: What to Include in 2022
Parenting today brings new considerations. Here are a few topics to think about in your separation or divorce: birdnest parenting, supporting transgender and nonbinary kids, covid precautions and marijuana storage.
What is The Income Shares Model for Determining Child Support?
If you’re divorcing in the U.S. and have a child under 18, you are more than likely going to pay or receive child support going forward. Will it be based on the income shares model?
Don’t Forget These 10 Things in Your Parenting Plan
After reviewing these suggestions, you may have your own ideas for other provisions. Focus on what’s important to you and your child.
Creating a Divorce Settlement Agreement That Lasts
Follow these 6 tips to devise a divorce settlement agreement that will stand the test of time as well as changing circumstances.
5 Divorce Professionals You May Not Have Thought to Turn to
There are divorce many professionals who can help you throughout your divorce. Here are 5 you may not have considered.
Is Divorce Tougher on Moms than Dads?
We can acknowledge the impact divorce has on both parents without devaluing the experiences of either.
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