Gray divorce continues to climb
One interesting phenomenon that you’ll notice if you look at divorce statistics is that the divorce rate is rising for those who are over 50 years old. Divorce cases involving people at this age are typically called gray divorces. The divorce rate for this age group has been climbing for years now and continues to […]
Is co-parenting with a 50-50 split best for children?
When parents decide to get divorced, there is often an assumption that what’s best for the children will be a split parenting situation where each parent takes care of the children around 50% of the time. There is usually an assumption that parents should be able to make decisions about their children’s care together, too. […]
Divorce is common for pro athletes
Spouses who can’t spend time together often end up unhappy. The constant traveling that comes with being a professional athlete can be problematic to their marriage. In fact, The New York Times reports that 60-80% of “pro” marriages end in divorce. That is higher than the national average of 50% making divorce common for pro […]
3 parenting plan updates that help during the school year
Parents raising children together after they divorce or break up have to share both parenting time and the authority to make choices about the children and the family. Sharing those responsibilities and rights is often the most pressing challenge for couples going their separate ways. Even if you have found temporary solutions that work for […]
3 tips to make divorce easier for your kids
As parents, you know that however carefully you tread, your divorce will affect your children. From this point on, they will no longer have the same access to both parents as they have done until now. Before you get too worried about this, take a look around you. You likely know many sets of parents […]
How can a confidentiality agreement protect you as you divorce?
Whether you have a name that people recognize wherever you go, you’re a local public figure or you have a reputation within your industry that you want to protect, it’s wise to consider putting a confidentiality agreement in place before you begin divorce proceedings. These agreements aren’t just to protect your soon-to-be-ex from taking to […]
Are you ready for the custody challenges of the new school year?
Some parents breathe a sigh of relief during back-to-school season, as their schedules will open up significantly once the children board the bus on the first day of school. Other families have to scramble to make plans while the children have much less time in the home. It can be difficult for separated or divorced […]
Parenting plan considerations for interfaith families
Every person in the U.S. has the right to follow the faith of their choice. However, when parents practice different religions, it can lead to disputes about what faith their children should practice. When interfaith couples get a divorce, they must still parent their kids cooperatively. This can create even more issues related to the […]
Should you and your kids take a vacation with your co-parent?
What do you think about the many divorced celebrity parents who go on vacation together as a family? Could you spend your holiday sharing the kids with your ex? More and more divorced families are vacationing together as a family unit. The concept of a post-divorce family vacation does promise some advantages, but you should […]
Joint custody: Making decisions about your child together
In Kentucky, some common terms about custody and parenting plans are used differently than in other states. Custody means “decision making” rather than physical custody. If you want to have joint custody, then that means that you and the other parent will make decisions together. Sole custody refers to making decisions for your child on […]
