Learning to co-parent with your ex can be a struggle for many people. If you use a lot of technology in other aspects of your life, you may want to consider it with your co-parent. Talking Parents explains co-parenting apps can help parents communicate more...
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What do you have to address in an Illinois parenting plan?
When the romantic relationship between you and your child’s other parent ends, you may need the state of Illinois to allocate parenting time and parental responsibilities on your behalf. When the state hears a parental responsibilities case, it asks each parent...
How can you spot signs of parental alienation?
The time after a divorce can allow you and your children to flourish. However, there may be signs that your co-parent is trying to manipulate your relationship with your children. Learning about alienation and recognizing subtle signs of it can help you determine what...
Protecting Your Child’s Holiday Memories
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou This powerful quote has been shared far and wide throughout cyberspace. It has a particularly important...
How can you make co-parenting easier?
More and more divorce experts these days push the importance of co-parenting whenever possible. This might pique concerns about how exactly you will tackle the prospect of raising a child with your ex-spouse when you are no longer together. While co-parenting may...
How can you tell your child about your divorce?
Divorcing couples of all ages and backgrounds will likely face challenges when going through divorce. After all, it is a high-stress and difficult transition to make, often upsetting many other aspects of your life in the process. Parents like you struggle greatly...
Post-divorce relationship-building with your children
A divorce can change your relationship with your children. When you and your ex share custody, it naturally means that you will spend less time with the kids. When you are together with them, your focus is likely on building a strong relationship in every possible way...
Helping your child when an absent parent returns
Many circumstances can keep a parent away from a child. While these situations might be voluntary, there are times, such as military deployments, that aren’t. No matter what kept the parent away from the child, it is up to the parent who is with the child to help make...
What considerations impact custody decisions in Illinois?
The family courts in Illinois try to take a holistic approach to decisions about the custody of children between unmarried or divorcing parents. In fact, the courts don't typically use the term "custody" anymore, preferring instead to refer to the "allocation of...
Co-parenting doesn’t have to be difficult
It is common to have concerns about the future, such as how you’ll raise your children together post-divorce. Co-parenting can challenge you in many aspects, but you shouldn’t back down. Below you will find advice that you can follow to maintain a positive and healthy...
