When a couple gets divorced and they agree to share custody of their children, the understanding is that each parent will have their own space and the children will split time between those two homes. But what if the children stayed put and parents took turns coming...
Child Custody
After divorce, here’s how to help kids adjust to life in two homes
Getting a divorce almost always means going from one household to two. If you have children and will be sharing parenting time with your ex-spouse, this transition can be especially difficult for the kids because it can easily feel like a loss of stability and...
Raising children following a divorce
"The best interests of the children" is a common phrase that often sets the tone of post-divorce lives. Many parents pursuing marital dissolution understand the importance of keeping their kids out of the middle of contentious legal matters. Others, unfortunately,...
Why could a parent lose physical placement of their child in Wisconsin?
Certain factors may result in a judge limiting a parent’s placement. This can happen either during or after the divorce process. While there are some obvious `red flags' that can affect placement, there may be a few in the list below that are surprising. Factors that...
Nesting could make the divorce process easier on your children
As parents, the most important thing to consider during your divorce is your children’s well-being. Children need routine and stability to thrive. Yet, divorce is the very antithesis of this. For a child, it can seem like you are destroying the very foundations of...
What if I want to relocate? How will that impact child custody?
Sometimes, after a divorce, you are ready to make other changes in your life. Maybe you want to pursue a new career or a new job opportunity. Maybe you want to move closer to your parents or other family members, so they can help you care for your child. However, you...
How you can make custody transitions less stressful for your kids – and you
One of the most challenging aspects of co-parenting after separation or divorce is transitioning children between homes. Whether one parent has the kids the majority of the time and the other only has them on the weekends or the custody split is 50-50, how you and...
Can a minor child choose which parent they live with?
In cases where divorcing parents are unable to reach an amicable agreement regarding where a child will live after the split, Wisconsin family court judges can rule on the matter. The parents are then legally obligated to abide by this ruling. If they do not agree...
Even after divorce, your children need routine
Your children’s lives are likely filled with routines. They wake up at the same time every day, get dressed, eat breakfast and go to school. They have classes in the same order, with the same teachers and friends. Then they come home or engage in after-school...
Handling a custody battle with a narcissist
Most parents will put the needs of their children before anything else. A person who is narcissistic isn’t going to be able to do this. Instead, they will continue to focus on their own needs and how their actions make them appear to others. While this can make many...
