One of the trickiest facets of divorce is finding a way to communicate openly, effectively, and peacefully with your ex as you both navigate co-parenting together. In an ideal situation, co-parenting would be flexible, and communication would flow easily between parents. However, in the years following a divorce, circumstances can change. According to reports, 58% …
Joint Custody and the Classroom
Is it okay for a parent to volunteer in their child’s classroom outside their custody hours? In the latest installment of Love Court on the Alice 96.5 Morning Show, here is the question directed at Jessica Anderson on the topic: “I just settled my divorce. We agreed that I would have primary custody of my …
How to Prepare for a Divorce Case
It’s not that a great thing is ending—it’s that better days are coming. Nothing is more normal than feeling a sense of loss after leaving a partnership. There was a time for preparing for a future together, but if you’re here, the chance is that those days have passed, and a new challenge has arisen …
Vaccines and Divorced Parents: Court-Ordered COVID-19 Vaccine
Since the dawn of the COVID-19 pandemic, vast adjustments have been made in how we work, shop, and interact with others. Divisive issues have popped up, creating tense conversations between friends and family members who may not see eye-to-eye on topics like sanitary measures, lockdowns, and vaccines. Few households have had to face tough conversations …
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When Your Ex Won’t Answer You – Co-Parenting Schedule Changes
In an ideal world, parents would get along, leaving their past behind them after a divorce. They would willingly maintain a peaceful relationship to raise their child in a happy and healthy environment. However, in reality, emotions and hurtful memories can act as obstacles in the way of successful co-parenting. What to Do If an …
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Divorce and Changing the Locks – Removing Your Ex’s Belongings
Getting a divorce can be difficult in so many ways, especially if it’s not amicable. This is especially true if the divorce is happening because one partner left the other for someone else. This often makes the jilted partner angry, jealous, depressed, and sometimes even destructive. Matters are made even worse if the betrayed spouse …
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Suspected Drug Abuse and Custody Rights
Custody Rights -Are you worried about your child’s exposure to your ex’s drug abuse? The environment you raise your children in can significantly affect their mental and emotional wellbeing. According to statistics, 1 in 5 children in the U.S. lives in a home with a parent who is addicted to drugs. Substance use is a prevalent …
Single Parents and Terminating Parental Rights
Parental Rights Two of the primary aspects of parenthood are the right for parents to raise their children and their responsibility to support their children. However, every family is unique; which is why these rights and responsibilities can be difficult to determine. Family courts assume that a child’s best interests are served when they can …
