Co-parenting during the holidays after divorce
Many Kentucky families endure a certain amount of stress during the holidays. Seasonal activities can be even more emotional following the end of a marriage that produced children. Added tension may also be created because of the increased contact between former spouses as kids get shuffled back and forth between separate homes more often, especially […]
Co-parenting after a divorce
Every year, many parents in Kentucky file for divorce. These separations often have major effects on families. However, parents who pay special attention to their children’s needs can help their kids bounce back after the stress of separation. It is important for divorced or separated parents to maintain a consistent routine for their kids. Divorce […]
Co-parenting successfully after a divorce
Kentucky parents who have to co-parent with their ex-partner may find that navigating the relationship can be very difficult, even for co-parents who have a friendly relationship with their ex. Co-parents have to practice emotional maturity in order to deal with different styles of parenting that may directly conflict with their own or with the […]
When co-parenting isn’t working try parallel parenting
Co-parenting is touted as the ideal way for parents to raise their children after a divorce or legal separation, but what happens when you just can’t get along with one another? If every communication or interaction escalates to an argument, it may be time to try parallel parenting. What is parallel parenting? Parallel parenting is […]
Parenting Time Planning During The New School Year
A new school year brings with it both excitement and anxiety for parent and child alike. Routine and stability are vitally important in a child’s home life as they adapt a new school schedule, teachers, and classmates. It’s crucial for divorced parents to ensure that their parenting time and schedules are well-coordinated to provide stability […]
Parental Kidnapping in Kentucky: A Legal and Ethical Minefield
Parental kidnapping, a harrowing act where one parent unlawfully takes a child in violation of custody arrangements or court orders, presents complex legal and ethical dilemmas in Kentucky. While it might stem from various motivations, such as a desire for revenge, fear, or a perceived need to protect the child, the ramifications are profound, impacting both the child and […]
Collaborative Family Law
Quality Family Law Representation “Because It Matters” Why Choose Collaborative Law Over Court? Collaborative law is an alternative to the typical adversarial divorce or dissolution actions that couples usually go through. It allows you and your spouse to resolve divorce disputes, such as property division and child custody issues, without going to court. If you […]
Tips on creating an ideal parenting plan
Finding the perfect parenting plan after divorce can be daunting, even when you have agreed to co-parent and work things out amicably. While you may both have a common goal — to raise happy and healthy children — it can be challenging to decide how to share parental duties and responsibilities when you’re no longer […]
Potential benefits of a collaborative divorce
Although most television dramas depict divorce proceedings as highly-contentious matters, the majority of divorces in the U.S. are now resolved on a collaborative basis. A collaborative divorce process does not require judicial intervention. Instead, spouses work with their attorneys and/or each other to reach mutually-agreeable terms regarding property division and child custody (if applicable). The […]
2 reasons a teenager’s phone can strain parenting plans
Parents in Kentucky may struggle with certain elements of shared parental responsibility. Scheduling conflicts and differing personal values can often make it hard for parents to share decision-making authority and parenting time with their children. Ideally, you will take the time to address likely sources of conflict in your parenting plan so that you can […]
