As a parent, your top priority in life will always be making sure that your children are safe. Therefore, you'll always be thinking about potential risks that they may be subject to, and how you can make them safer. If you are not in a relationship with their other...
Child Custody
Understanding child custody and religion
A person's religion can often be perceived as a deeply ingrained part of their heritage and culture. If you hold a certain religion, it's likely that you'll want your child not only to share your beliefs but to also engage in the rituals and rites of passage of the...
How to move forward after losing a custody battle
If you have recently learned that you no longer have custody of your children, you may feel that you cannot cope with this heartbreaking news. To know that you will have to live without constant interaction with your children can be devastating, especially when you do...
Can I move with my child if I share custody with my ex?
Even if an Oregon parent enjoys custody of their child, they still may be restricted from relocating out of town with them without first getting permission from the court and/or the mom or dad. It can be helpful for you to review your parenting plan to see what it...
Am I being a reasonable grandparent?
Grandparents always hold a special place in their hearts for their grandchildren. For many, seeing their grandchildren grow up reminds them of when they became parents for the first time. Naturally, grandparents want the best for their grandchildren, and they often...
Creating a successful parenting plan
If you are going through a divorce or separation and you have children, you may be intending to co-parent with your ex. In the majority of situations, co-parenting can be very beneficial for the child in question, because it enables them to be brought up by both of...
How to be a co-parent during the school year
Being a co-parent is not an easy situation in which to be no matter how old your children are right now. It can be especially difficult when your children are still young and in school. Somehow, someway, the two of you need to show a unified front when dealing with...
Will my parent-child relationship change after divorce?
When two parents go through a divorce, a huge shift occurs in the entire family dynamic. The children in the family may have to make a rapid adjustment when it comes to their living arrangements going forward, and they also learn to have different expectations of...
Can a career change lead to a child custody modification?
Child custody arrangements are designed to be modified in accordance with the changing needs of the child based on current circumstances. Therefore, when changes occur in a child's life or the lives of their parents, the current child custody arrangement may need to...
How do child custody disputes affect children emotionally?
Many parents enter child custody disputes because they want to get the result that is best for their children. However, it's ironic that by doing this, they often create a toxic parental atmosphere that has a negative effect on their children.Dealing with custody...