Avoiding Conflict when Co-Parenting after Divorce

by mensdivorce | Mar 14, 2016 | Custody, Divorce

Most couples hope that they can successfully co-parent their children after divorce, but it is often easier said than done. While you want to put your children’s best interests first, it is difficult to set aside your pain and anger you feel toward your ex-spouse. It...

Co-parenting tips for divorced parents: Communicating with your ex

by mensdivorce | Sep 4, 2012 | Advice, Divorce, Uncategorized

Peaceful, consistent, and purposeful communication with your ex is essential to the success of co-parenting—even though it may seem absolutely impossible. Helpguide.org suggests thinking about communication with your ex as having the highest purpose: your child’s...

Rock n’ Shared Parenting

by mensdivorce | Sep 2, 2011 | Entertainment

Lead singer of the rock band Blue October, Justin Furstenfeld, has some experience when it comes to family law and shared parenting.  The band’s newest album “Any Man in America” tackles the issues he faced and kicks off the bands new initiative in...

Back to School for Timesharing Parents

by mensdivorce | Aug 31, 2011 | Advice, Custody

For the primary resident parent going back to school likely means little will change in the relationship with their children.  But for a parent who does not live with their children all the time settling into a school routine can be tough.  Deborah Moskovitch, author...

Day 1 of Your New Year

by mensdivorce | Jan 1, 2011 | Advice, Divorce, Events, Family Law, Featured, Holiday, Misc., Uncategorized

The first day of 2011 is upon us and inquiring minds want to know, have you broken your resolution already? Did you eat a greasy hangover breakfast that your “new” diet forbade? Did you break down and buy a pack of cigarettes because you just needed one...