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Separation and divorce can be difficult and may present emotional challenges for adults and children. Your children may need extra love, time, attention, and stability to deal with these changes. Get support from family, friends, support groups, and professionals so that you have the energy to help your children. Try to remember that most families … Read more

After finalizing legal child custody, it is important to know how you talk to each other and to your children can make a big difference. Try to think about the other parent as a business partner. Acting “businesslike” may help get your mind off the pain and stress so you can focus better on your … Read more

Different Types of Visitation Orders Visitation: A parent who has the children less than half of the time has parenting time/time share with the children, also known as “visitation.” Generally, it helps the parents and children to have detailed visitation plans to prevent conflicts and confusion. Supervised Visitation: This is used when the children’s safety … Read more

Parents who separate will need to have a plan for deciding how their children will be cared for and where they will live or spend time. A parenting plan, also called a “custody and visitation agreement,” is the parents’ written agreement about: Time-share: a schedule for when the children will be with each parent; and … Read more