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Amy Tyson: Expert Tips For Divorce And Co-Parenting

In this insightful interview, Certified Divorce Coach and Co-Parenting Coach Amy Tyson shares her valuable expertise on helping families through the divorce process. Drawing from personal experience and professional training, Amy discusses common challenges children face during and after a divorce, offering practical advice for parents on supporting their children through the transition. In conversation … Continued

Can You Lose Custody For Not Co-Parenting?

Co-parenting after a divorce or separation can be challenging, but courts expect both parents to prioritize the best interests of their child. Failing to co-parent effectively—or outright refusing to cooperate—can have significant legal consequences, including the loss of custody or visitation rights. If you're navigating a difficult co-parenting situation, understanding how the law views these … Continued

10 Helpful Tips for Co-Parenting During the Holidays

The holidays are supposed to be the most beautiful time of the year. However, holidays can be significantly stressful for families going through a divorce. Coordinating schedules for visitations and parenting time can be overwhelming. This is especially true if this is the first holiday for a family after a split. While the transition may … Continued

Empowering Parents: Amanda Irtz On Navigating 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 Parent Coach Amanda Irtz, with over two decades of experience and a profound commitment to enhancing family dynamics, offers invaluable insights in this enlightening interview conducted by Caroline Germano, Marketing & … Continued

A General Overview of Child Support

Child support is a common issue in a divorce case with kids. Disputes over child support may significantly impact the co-parenting relationship and will affect the financial circumstances of the parents.  As attorneys, we hear child support horror stories that are misleading or outright incorrect. This misinformation can cause people who are already dealing with … Continued

From Toddlers To Teens: Navigating The Co-Parenting Journey

Co-parenting, the shared approach to raising children after separation or divorce, is more than a parental duty; it's a commitment to the well-being of children. Recent consensus among experts emphasizes that shared parenting benefits most children, supporting their development and well-being, including in high-conflict families, except in cases of family violence or child abuse. In … Continued

Smooth Transitions: Navigating Custody Exchanges

Divorce or separation can bring about significant changes, especially when it involves children. Custody exchanges, where children transition between the care of co-parents, can be emotionally charged and challenging for both parents and children alike. Navigating these exchanges smoothly is crucial for the well-being of the children involved. This article delves into strategies for creating … Continued

Successful Co-Parenting During the School Year

Co-parenting, the collaborative effort of two parents raising a child together despite living separately, is a crucial aspect of a child's well-being. During the school year, when academic and emotional growth is at its peak, successful co-parenting becomes even more essential. By working together harmoniously, parents can create an environment that nurtures their child's success … Continued

Co-Parenting with a Toxic Ex: Strategies for Putting Children First

Co-parenting with a toxic ex-spouse can feel like an uphill battle, testing your emotional strength and resilience. It is an incredibly challenging experience that can take a toll on your well-being. However, amidst the difficulties, there is a fundamental truth that should guide your actions: the well-being of your children must always be the top … Continued

10 Tips for Successful Co-Parenting

Family law is a strange animal. Unlike most other types of cases, family law cases often don’t end with the court’s “final” or “permanent orders.” Where this is most apparent is in those cases where children are involved, such as divorce or allocation of parental responsibilities. In an ordinary civil case, litigants bring their case to … Continued

Successful Co-Parenting: Strategies For A Post-Divorce Partnership

Co-parenting after divorce can be a challenging and emotional journey, but it is essential for the well-being and happiness of your children. Building a successful post-divorce partnership requires dedication, open communication, and a commitment to putting your children's needs first. In this article, we will explore strategies that can help you embrace co-parenting and create … Continued

In The Best Interests Of The Child

Navigating the complex world of family law can be daunting, especially when understanding the critical concept of the "best interests of the child." This standard plays a pivotal role in court decisions, ensuring that a child's well-being is at the forefront of any legal determinations involving custody, visitation, and other family-related matters. The stakes are … Continued

Fun Things To Do In The Summer With Your Children

With summer starting, we wanted to provide parents with some fresh ideas to do with their children this season. Some of these may be obvious, but a little spin on them can make them interesting and unique. So, check out this list of fun things to do with your children this summer. CALL NOW: (866) … Continued

How To Deal With COVID, Custody, And The Holidays

The holiday season is well underway, and this year we find ourselves in a first in a lifetime situation with a global pandemic hitting full stride just as we are getting ready to deck the halls. As a parent, this time of year can already be emotional and challenging enough without dealing with a public…

What Happens if One Parent gets Infected with Coronavirus

Co-parenting is hard but has become more difficult since Covid-19 has spread throughout our community. Unfortunately, there is no precedent to help lead parents through this process, and there is no legal standard to help guide the courts either. Although we are in uncharted waters, thankfully, many factors can help guide your decisions during this … Continued

Family Stresses from Coronavirus

These “Corona” times are stressful for everyone. The spread of the virus resulted in repercussions that have affected every single one of us, whether it’s through remote work, unemployment, school closures, childcare, sickness, and/or loss. With our physical health and livelihoods at risk, maintaining one’s mental health has been a low priority. Unfortunately, failing to…

Child Custody Questions during Coronavirus

The Coronavirus pandemic has many families confused as to how to navigate issues relating to child custody. We receive many calls from parents with questions relating to the impact of the Coronavirus and California’s shelter-in-place order (“SIP”) on existing child custody and visitation orders. We try to address the most common questions here. CALL NOW: … Continued

5 Steps to Better Parenting during Coronavirus

Families all over the world are learning to adapt to the evolving changes of their daily life due to COVID-19. With emergency orders to stay at home, many families found themselves unemployed or working from home and without school or daycare. Thus, not only are parents figuring out how to keep their children safe and … Continued