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Divorce significantly alters family structures. Parents frequently search for innovative methods to lessen the impact on their children. Some consider ‘nesting’ or an arrangement that aims to provide stability during this tough time. What is ‘nesting’? “Nesting” is a...
Divorce stories often paint the father as the villain. But in reality, no one is a bad guy or good guy. It is just the reality that the children lose a vital relationship growing up. If you are a divorcing dad in Wisconsin and you have questions about your rights,...
Divorce is never easy, but poor communication can make it even harder. Whether you are working through custody arrangements, property division or emotional recovery, how you communicate can determine how smoothly or painfully the process unfolds. Miscommunication, or...
Parents who must share their parental rights and responsibilities may struggle to agree on various parenting issues. Resentment from the relationship they shared previously and differing values as parents can lead to conflict. Disagreements about decisions that could...
If you’ve spent years caring for the children and managing the household while your spouse earned the family income, the thought of divorce can feel terrifying. You may be wondering how you’ll support yourself without an income or whether your non-financial...
Teenagers have a deep need to separate themselves from their parents. Sometimes, that may be more literal than others. Teens often try to spend time with their friends instead of their families on special days. In some cases, they might even refuse to interact with...
People who are going into a child custody case have to carefully consider how they set the rules in the parenting plan. There are several that can be considered, one of which is who will watch the children if the parent who has them at the time needs childcare. Some...
Litigated or contested divorces tend to take longer and cost more than those that are negotiated or mediated. They also lead to the exposure of more private information in family court, which can affect people's relationships and reputations. Spouses who are aware of...
Co-parenting is rarely straightforward, even in the most amicable situations. When both parents are committed to the well-being of their children, it’s possible to create a stable, supportive environment post-separation. However, the balance shifts when one parent...
Many people preparing for divorce try to negotiate settlements. Instead of litigating in family court, they attempt to work cooperatively with one another. Doing so can be much faster and can also help control the total costs generated by the divorce process....