It is in the child’s best interest to be financially supported by both parents. The parent with primary or day-to-day care of the child generally receives child support from the other parent. If the parent’s have more than one child, then child support is paid for each child. The amount paid is determined by the… Continue reading Child Support – The Basics
Category: Parenting
Drafting Parenting Orders – Christmas Edition
Drafting Parenting Orders – Christmas Edition It is important to have a clearly worded court order specifying your regular parenting time and shared holidays. In high conflict situations, it is extremely important to use precise wording that will not leave any room for interpretation. A poorly worded order can lead to unnecessary conflict between parents.… Continue reading Drafting Parenting Orders – Christmas Edition
Requesting Extra Time
Does your co-parent ask for extra time…. all of the time? Do not deny the request simply because your co-parent is trying to include your child in plans that are scheduled during your time. Your decision should only be based on what is best for your child. You can’t control your co-parent or dictate when… Continue reading Requesting Extra Time
Communication Problems
At the breakdown of a relationship, many parents experience difficulty attempting to communicate with each other. In hostile situations, parents are usually instructed to only communicate with each other in writing and limited to specific topics. Parents may be forced to communicate to make arrangements to spend time with the child or to exchange information… Continue reading Communication Problems
Using Third Party Services as a Control Tactic
Third party services are often used by one parent to dictate and control the other parent. Unilateral decisions may result in various commitments and schedules for the child that may interfere with the other parent’s time. Frustration may arise over the costs associated with the third party services. A parent may retaliate and refuse to… Continue reading Using Third Party Services as a Control Tactic
Blended Families and Bitter Parents
A blended family is created when parents with children from prior relationships start a new relationship then eventually begin living together. The process of blending both families is hard for everyone involved. The blended parents are learning to adjust to having more children to look after, and the blended children are adjusting to new routines… Continue reading Blended Families and Bitter Parents