How Mediation Can Help You with Grandparents’ Rights
Grandparent’s Day, the first Sunday of September following Labor Day, honors the vital role these men and women play in the lives of our children. Research has shown that closeness between grandparents and grandchildren can improve mental health and emotional well-being for both. What’s more, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2020 approximately 3 million children were […]
How To Keep Calm When Your Ex Acts Bat S^$T Crazy During Your Divorce
No divorce is easy, but some, admittedly, are much harder than others and often the reason is that one soon-to-be-ex-spouse is punishing the other. Maybe they don’t want the divorce, maybe they feel betrayed, or maybe, they’re just hateful in general. Regardless of the reason, if your ex is acting crazy during your divorce, you […]
Family Fun Month: 6 Tips for Connecting with Children During Divorce
Family Fun Month is celebrated every August and the goal is much like it sounds; to encourage families to make time for each other and do things you can all enjoy together. If you have recently gone through a divorce or are in the midst of one, fun may be the last thing on your […]
Child Support Awareness Month: The Dos and Don’ts of New York State Child Support Laws
In a divorce, children are just as, if not more so, affected than adults. Not that it isn’t hard for everyone, but the children are left dealing with changes they had no part in making. That’s why it’s so important that they are supported during this time, not just emotionally, but financially also so they […]
Can You Have a Happy Divorce? 3 Ways to Make It Happen
Considering the fact that divorce stems from unhappiness in a marriage, having a happy one seems like an oxymoron. Granted, no one goes into a marriage looking forward to its end, but sometimes splitting up is for the best. And when that’s the case, there’s no reason to make the situation even more difficult with […]
5 Summer Co-Parenting Don’ts
Summer is in full swing and, in many ways, co-parenting is even more challenging. Away from the indisputable school schedule and all that goes with it, you’re left with more open reign. And more opportunities for disagreements with your ex on how to divvy up and spend that time. But if you want to keep […]
5 Tips for Growing Your Family Through Adoption
There was a time when the stereotypical family consisted of a mom, a dad, and 2.5 kids. Today, families come in all different shapes, sizes, colors, and structures, and it’s a wonderful thing. But in honor of World Infertility Awareness Month this June, we want to draw attention to the challenges that some face in […]
The Advantages of Family Law Mediation
Breaking up is hard to do, but when you have the support of mediation professionals, it makes the process better for everyone involved. While there are some cases in which the courts will make the best option, mediation and support are the correct solutions for many families. Family law mediation has many benefits for breaking […]
6 Ways to Help Your Kids Cope with Divorce
Childhood is the time in life that sets the stage for our social and emotional health as an adult. And June celebrates Children’s Awareness Month which prioritizes their health and wellbeing. This makes it the perfect opportunity to share how we can encourage, support, and educate the children in our life during stressors such as […]
Tips for Father’s Day with An Absent Dad
If you’re raising a child without their father, you’re not alone. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 18.4 million children, 1 in 4, live without a biological, step, or adoptive father in the home. A sobering statistic in and of itself, but what if your child’s father is not present in their lives at all? […]