Grown Children & Child Support

Reaching “the age of the majority” does not end a parent’s obligation for child support.  For parents engaged in a high conflict divorce, this milestone can actually add stress and conflict to the family system. Graduation from highschool can be a difficult transition when it comes to child support. A…

Top 5 Myths About Child Custody

Top 5 Myths About Child Custody MYTH #1.  ” Mothers always get custody of the children.” TRUTH:  Shared Guardianship is the most common arrangement when the parents are separated.  This may not mean equal parenting time, but both parents will be involved in making major decisions for their children. MYTH #2….

Shared Parenting works well for Children

Shared parenting provides longterm stability and better health. However, Many divorced parents worry that having children shuttle between homes can be stressful for their children.  However, a newly released Swedish study of of nearly 150,000 tweens and teens has found that children with a shared parenting arrangment actually cope better than…

Top 5 Myths About Child Custody

MYTH #1.  ” Mothers always get custody of the children.” TRUTH:  Joint Custody/Guardianship is the most common arrangement when the parents are separated.  This may not mean equal parenting time, but both parents will be involved in making major decisions for their children. MYTH #2.  “I have to fight to…