Custody

According to 2013 census data, 22.1 children under 21 live with their custodial parent while the other parent lives elsewhere. Custody disputes are not uncommon following a separation or divorce. Even the most reasonable people may let the tension get the best of them, and this can often lead to long, drawn-out disputes. If you...

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Even kids who don’t go through a divorce have a hard time adjusting to change. When parents split up, it disrupts a child’s routine. However, Scientific American reports that the majority of children do well after a divorce, even if the first couple of years are difficult. Parents can take steps to help a child...

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Children who live with both parents at least one-third of the time do better in school and have better social skills. Research from the American Coalition for Fathers & Children clearly demonstrates that children benefit from shared residential custody, even when their parents aren’t on friendly terms. One way to minimize conflict after a divorce...

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