Without a doubt, raising children today can be a challenge. Parents in Kansas have to work together to ensure that the financial, physical and emotional needs of the children are met. However, a divorce between the parents can throw life into turmoil. Fortunately,...
Child Custody
How fathers can succeed in co-parenting
Parents who are newly divorced often find that co-parenting can be a challenge and more difficult than expected. For fathers in Kansas, this new adventure can be even more challenging since they are typically the noncustodial parent. In some co-parenting or joint...
Strategies for parenting between 2 households
When parents in Kansas go through a marital breakup, they understand how important it is to shield the children from the stress and turmoil that come with divorce. For this reason, having the proper child custody arrangement is critical. For many families, a joint...
Put differences aside for a successful joint custody arrangement
Numerous studies have shown that children benefit the most when both parents are involved in their lives. Because of this, many courts in Kansas and across the country favor joint child custody when parents separate or divorce. In order to make joint custody work,...
Helping children adjust to living arrangements after a divorce
Without a doubt, the end of a marriage can be very stressful for all parties involved. When parents divorce, child custody is often a main priority. These days, many parents in Kansas choose joint custody or a shared parenting arrangement. Transitioning between two...
Helpful advice for parenting after a stressful divorce
Happily ever after is the goal when most couples tie the knot. However, that goal sometimes becomes unattainable as the years go by. In the real world, things just don’t work out as planned and ending the marriage becomes the best course of action. Parents who divorce...
How to make shared parenting easier amid the holidays
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. The holidays are a time to reflect and be together with loved ones. Parents in Kansas often go the extra mile to make this a magical and memorable experience for their children. However, for parents with shared parenting or...
Child custody: How to co-parent with a difficult ex-spouse
It goes without saying that divorce can be a challenging event to endure. For parents in Kansas, a divorce can make raising a family very difficult, especially if the relationship is contentious. However, successfully co-parenting with an ex-spouse after a contentious...
Help for fathers wishing to gain child custody
Traditionally, mothers were the primary caregivers in most Kansas families. In generations prior, mothers typically stayed home to raise the children while fathers worked. These days, however, more fathers are present and play an active role in the lives of their...
Living accommodations can greatly affect child custody
In a divorce, it is often difficult for separating spouses to find common ground. Parents who are divorcing may also have disagreements regarding child custody. For example, both parents may want primary custody of the children, causing a contentious child custody...