Posts belonging to Category Single Parents

Coach Judy’s Practical Tips: How Children Are Effected by Divorce

Coach Judy’s Practical Tips: What to Avoid So Children Can Achieve Success If you could turn back the clock just before the relationship deteriorated or during the legal process, what would you have done differently to save the pain and anger you or your children may be experiencing then or now? Too often, relationship end [...]

No Nonsense Divorce Tips for Men

Divorce does not need to define you but how you choice to move through it can. The old antage – Fail to plan – plan to fail is rite with wisdom.  While finding yourself on the door steps of divorce may not have been your plan – you can start taking charge. Set the course [...]

THINGS YOUR BURGLAR WON’T TELL YOU

I know I normally talk about family law matters, but this information is too valuable not to pass on.  The author of the following information also suggests you place your car keys by your bed so you can hit your car alarm button on your keys if a burglar enters, and to get wasp spray [...]

Balancing Back to School Budget

Balance Needs VS Wants There is a ton of pier pressure around back to school clothing and supplies.  Make a list of their “needs” and agree that the children will get one or two of their “wants” met and then allocate a set dollar amount that they are free to spend. Set Budget in Advance [...]

BACK TO SCHOOL TIPS FOR CO-PARENTS

A repost of an article by Jai Kissoon, of OurFamilyWizard.com.  We recommend that all divorced parents explore the site as a possibility of making co-parenting easier and more effective. The new school year is quickly approaching and its time to start preparing. If you and your co-parents both take part in the upbringing of your [...]

CONTINUITY OF CARE PLAYS A HUGE ROLE IN A MAN’S RIGHT TO CUSTODY

Many people and clients ask, “What are a man’s chances of getting custody?”  This question comes from the common perception that there is a prejudice against men in custody proceedings.  I usually answer the question in two ways.  First, the question that needs to be asked, is, “What role has the man played in the [...]

Dads using Facebook to position for child custody – some no nonsense advice for mothers!

A number of women are complaining about “deadbeat dads” using Facebook to post pictures that show dad in a good light so to position them legally and otherwise. What people do not seem to understand is that when a couple divorces, history is rewritten. The parties will see their marriage and the roles they played [...]

6 Tips for Noncustodial Dads on How to Have a Great Father’s Day

For a number of years, Father’s Day was a more challenging time for me than any other time of year. My ex informed me that she wanted a divorce on Father’s Day 16 years ago. My kids were 5 and 10 at the time. To say it was tough for all of us to deal [...]

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