Divorce is often an emotionally taxing time. But when you and your ex have kids together, they may have to split their time between you and their other parent. The prospect of only seeing your kids every few days – or weeks – can be devastating. Although a visitation...

When you get divorced, your children may have trouble adapting to switching between two households. Moving between two homes can be disruptive for your children’s social lives and emotional well-being. Some families try a unique strategy calling a “nesting” divorce at...

With summer vacation just around the corner, you may want to make plans to travel with your children. However, if you have shared custody with your ex, there are some additional complicating factors you’ll want to be sure to consider. Follow the custody agreement...

These days, it’s not uncommon for both parents in a household to have their own careers. However, not all jobs allow you the same amount of flexibility and free time to spend with your kids. You may work 24-hour shifts in an emergency room or work night shifts as a...

Divorced parents must actively manage their success when facing a child’s summer break from school. No matter the age of the child or the years post-divorce, parents must take an active role when preparing for lengthy school breaks rather than simply reacting to...

When your child starts splitting their time between two homes following a divorce, it can lead to challenges, confusion and negative emotions. Fortunately, there are some strategies that can help make this process easier – and even fun – for your child, by giving them...

When child custody agreements are either reached by a couple during divorce proceedings or issued by a judge during the process, the idea is that the order represents the best situation for the children at that time. Circumstances can change, though, and divorced...

Vaccination has become a hot topic over the past year. Washington state has long required children to receive certain immunizations in order to attend school or childcare. The state also allows certain medical and religious exemptions from vaccination. In addition,...

For a woman who gives birth to a child conceived out of rape, the idea of having to give child custody or visitation rights to her attacker might seem unthinkable. But in some parts of the U.S., that’s exactly what can happen. The laws surrounding paternal rights for...