It is common knowledge that the teenage brain is not fully developed. Until your child reaches adulthood, their behavior and emotions will show off the immaturity of their brain. Brain development is actually the explanation for most of the risk taking we see so commonly in our children during the teenage years. Unfortunately, some teens…

When you have primary custody of your children, caring for your children alone is a heavy responsibility. In addition to managing their day-to-day schedules while working full-time, much of the financial burden falls on you. Child support agreements are created to ease the burden on single parents, requiring the ex-spouse to assist in meeting the…

Divorce is a difficult experience for both parties involved, but it becomes especially concerning when one party is acting in a threatening manner or refusing to leave the home. When both spouses wish to remain in the family home, the conflict in the home may escalate and one spouse may become concerned for their safety….

Last week, we talked about consulting a marriage counselor and maintaining positivity – two great tips on how to achieve a peaceful, collaborative divorce. Continue reading below for the rest of the tips. Focus on the Kids In many cases, the spouses are not the only ones who will be affected by the divorce. When…

One of the most commonly held beliefs about divorce is that it is always ugly, full of conflict, bitterness, and disagreements. Unfortunately, there is some truth to this belief. Emotions are high during a divorce, and hurt and sadness often translates to anger or aggression during divorce mediation. However, divorce does not always have to…