Divorce / Separation

By KPC News 04/20/2021 “…Setting a standard about parenting time is so important, and that is why separated and/or divorcing parents most probably have an outlined parenting plan attached to any final orders…” Read the entire article: https://www.kpcnews.com/thestar/article_da54efab-a13e-583d-bb32-cb3e5dd18e0f.html  

By Ginger Gentile – Forbes 04/08/2021 “… Collaborative family law is an out-of-court settlement which is similar to mediation with a key difference: In mediation, spouses work with one neutral third party who cannot give legal advice…” Read the entire article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/gingergentile/2021/04/08/win-your-divorce-by-staying-out-of-court/?sh=61f6566e3f96

By Marian Grande – Mediate 03/26/2021 “…Reassure your kids that you still love them and always will. Reassuring your children during this time is imperative.  Let them know there will be many opportunities to spend time with both parents.  Reassure them they are not losing either parent…” Read the entire article: https://www.mediate.com/articles/grande-adjust-life.cfm

By Dave Kurtz – The Star 03/30/2021 “…They know and will be stressed by having a responsibility put on them as messengers in a co-parenting relationship that is in need of repair and that puts them in the middle of their parent’s high conflict co-parenting…” Read the entire article: https://www.kpcnews.com/thestar/article_b624ee92-1f72-5867-a633-1b1734a17b95.html

By Elaine Roth – ScaryMommy 03/12/2021 “…It seems that we as a society have a better understanding of the kind of intentional conversations that need to occur between parents and children when it comes to divorce. Unfortunately, the conversations aren’t any easier now than they were then. That’s where books come in. Books can help parents find the words

By Monica Ramunda – Your Tango 03/12/2021 “… While divorce may be challenging and overwhelming at times, you can create new family traditions and create a more positive relationship with your child and maximize your time together with these new norms. …” Read the entire article: https://www.yourtango.com/experts/monica-ramunda/helping-kids-through-divorce-age-appropriate-guide-

By Cathy Meyer 02/05/2021 “…Fathers may be giving up equal or shared custody because they believe there is a gender bias that mothers always win custody. Or they may give up more custody because they’ve been taught that “Children need their mother.”…” Read the entire article: https://www.brides.com/a-fathers-legal-rights-to-child-custody-before-and-during-divorce-1103351

By Sandra Howlett 02/21/2021 “…The primary harm to children is the divorce itself, which negatively affects children at the time of the separation and for the rest of their lives. …” Read the entire article: https://www.startribune.com/counterpoint-for-kids-there-s-no-such-thing-as-a-good-divorce/600025846/

By Yahoo 02/04/2021 “… In short, if you are approaching divorce it’s important to be aware of the common types of divorce and what they entail. That way, you can figure out what is best for your particular situation. …” Read the entire article: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/uncontested-contested-no-fault-guide-200828984.html

By U.S. News 01/19/2021 “… Kids who see their parents bicker during a separation or divorce are more likely to develop a fear of abandonment, new research warns. And even if a youngster feels close to one or both parents, that fear can still undermine his or her mental health down the road. …” Read