Custody

...learn more about you. TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF While parenting in itself is a full-time job, make sure you carve out time to take…

Family Law

...modification of the parenting plan temporarily, it may become necessary to ask the court to restrict the other spouses’ parenting time. To limit a…

Military Divorce

...and out of most bases, you may be forced to ask your co-parent to temporarily take over your parenting time due to the fact…

Divorce

In the complex journey of parenting through a divorce, the guidance of a seasoned expert can be a beacon of hope and clarity. Certified…

Visitation

...from this term. Instead, “parenting time” and “decision-making” are commonly used in its place. The phrase, “custody” implies ownership or control of something, so…

Enforcement

...co-parenting. Establishing clear lines of communication, whether through email, text, or a co-parenting communication platform, allows for efficient coordination and reduces misunderstandings. Keeping conversations…

Custody

...parenting time; (II) The wishes of the child if he or she is sufficiently mature to express reasoned and independent preferences as to the…

Custody

...understanding, and reaching agreements to parenting plans, compliance with court orders concerning parenting, implementing parenting plans, obtaining training regarding conflict management and parenting skills,…

Visitation

...a critical part of the Parenting Plan, which courts require in all divorce or custody cases involving minor children. The Parenting Plan outlines each…

Mediation

...adequately. In this instance, a parenting coordinator may be called upon to assist the parties in effectively implementing the parenting plan. “Effectively implementing the…

Divorce

...trying to find child-centered parenting plans, and trying to keep their co-parenting relationship. That’s how my transformation from being in a high-conflict divorce, and…

Early Assessment

...judges to impose a 50/50 parenting plan on all families, regardless of the circumstances, unless doing so would “endanger” children. On its face, this…

Father’s Rights

...a full degree of the seriousness of parental alienation. It can range from off-the-cuff, emotional one-time outbursts, to a persistent strategy of filling the…

Early Assessment

...complete a parenting class. These parenting classes help teach parents the skills to act appropriately when it comes to issues involving their kids and…

Mediation

...of a parenting plan effectively. A parenting coordinator can help struggling parties to get things on track and make the parenting plan work effectively.…

Custody

...Unlike some states that distinguish between sole and joint custody, Washington courts focus on decision-making authority, the child’s residential schedule, and conflict resolution methods…

Divorce

...Co-Parenting Caroline: Returning to more traditional couples therapy, you have mentioned co-parenting, custody, and children a few times. How do you think couples therapy…

Custody

...co-parenting relationships, and prioritizing the children’s emotional health. Introduction To Custody Exchanges Custody exchanges refer to the moments when children move from one parent’s…