Smart phones are surely setting a standard for what consumers expect in their cell phones.  These “mini-computers” make accessing all kinds of information via the Internet fast and easy.  Sometimes, they even replace the need for …

Divorce is a complicated process, and the rules surrounding it vary from state to state. Because of the complexity of navigating these rules, and the fact that emotions are usually running high during the actual process, quite a few myths have sprung u…

Mother’s Day is a special time for families to express how much love and appreciation they have for their mothers, but this day can also stir up mixed emotions if a family is dealing with a separation or divorce.   Planning for Mother&r…

“I asked mom and she already said it was okay for me to go out with my friends tonight.” “But dad never makes me do my homework before I play video games!” Sound familiar? Parenting across two households can be a real challenge….

Not all co-parents have to be divorced to share custody and other parenting responsibilities.  Never married parents face similar issues to parents who are going through a divorce, yet some challenges are more complex in a never married parenting …

In the digital age, methods of communication have evolved to fit the needs of our technological world.   Emails and text messages are two particular innovations that make it easier for divorced or separated parents to communicate important fa…

Separated parenting situations are not easy to manage.  Many scheduling details end up getting lost in the shuffle when kids are moving between homes, making organization a key piece to managing your family’s schedule successfully. &nbs…

At the start, divorce feels like a win/lose situation.  One parent may seem to have it all on paper, while the other struggles to make ends meet.  On the flip side, the parent who seemingly has it all finds that they have little time to spend…

After a divorce, the idea of communicating with an ex may seem near to impossible.  While dealing with that person is the last thing you feel like doing, trying to build an amicable relationship with that person is the best thing you can do for yo…

The week of spring break is often a busy one for a family.  Whether you plan to go on a family vacation or stay home with a full house, there is lots of planning that must be done by parents in order to coordinate the family’s schedule with …