There are more than one million new children every year whose lives are affected by divorce. And in many of those cases, the parents are caught up in litigation for years, trying to figure out the best custody and visitation schedules. These conflicts take a toll on the lives of the children, with […]
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The Chemistry of Fatherhood: How Men’s Brains Respond to Parenting
A lot has been written and studied on how motherhood affects a woman’s body and brain, but there is little corresponding research into the changes a man undergoes when he becomes a father. Until now… Two recent studies into the hormonal and chemical changes men experience when they become fathers has shed new light […]
When Your Kids Need Therapy After The Divorce, But They Don’t Want to go! (Pt 2)
Hi there and welcome back. We’re discussing what to do when your kid needs therapy after your divorce, but they hate it and aren’t willing to participate. It’s actually a common problem that many divorced parents struggle with, so before we jump back in, we just want to remind you that you’re not alone […]
When Your Kids Need Therapy After The Divorce, But They Don’t Want to go! (Pt 1)
Therapy is tough. In order for therapy to be successful, the person participating needs to be open to talking about uncomfortable subjects, feeling vulnerable, and displaying very personal emotions. It’s hard, even for adults, and so it can feel practically impossible for kids. Especially when they can’t see the long-term benefits, and it feels […]
Will Michigan Help me Collect Child Support From Another State?
When a single parent takes a job in another state, or has to move cross-country to care for an ailing parent, one of the challenges they deal with is the issue of child support. How can they collect child support payments when they no longer live in the same state where the other parent […]
How to Maintain Stability For Kids in Shared Custody Arrangements
Life is unpredictable. It’s full of unexpected twists and turns, and if you’re a parent this is even more true! However, divorce tends to rock the boat more than usual, and this is never more true than when it comes to children. So what can you do to keep the drama to a minimum? […]
What is ‘Moral Fitness’ And How Does it Affect my Custody Case?
Every time a Michigan family court has to evaluate a custody case and make a determination, the decisions are always made based on what the court thinks is in the best interest of the child. To help the judge make the right determination, there’s a standardised list of twelve ‘best interest factors.’ However, if […]
How to Deal With Conflicting Parenting Styles After Divorce
One of the greatest struggles that divorced people with kids face, is the issue of conflicting parenting styles. You don’t let the kids eat candy during the week, but your ex offers dessert every night. You limit screen time to one hour per day for the younger kids, but your ex offers unlimited TV […]
Children Are More Traumatized by Divorce at Certain Ages
With the divorce rate as high as it is, there are a huge number of children out there who come from homes with divorced parents. Many, if not most of them, are fine. They may struggle with relationships more than children who grew up in intact families, and they may be more likely to […]
Are You Doing The Right Thing For Your Kids by Staying Unhappily Married? (Part 2)
Thanks for joining us again for this discussion on whether it’s better to stay married, even if you’re unhappy, for your kid’s benefit. As we noted in the previous article, studies have shown that kids who grow up in stable and loving two parent homes tend to fare better in life than kids from […]
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