Back in March, the federal government signed the American Rescue Plan into law. This law expanded the Child Tax Credit for 2021 with the goal of helping more parents who struggling financially as a result of the pandemic. What has changed since 2020? The law has...
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7 steps to take to establish a strong co-parenting relationship
When you are a parent, going through a divorce sometimes can seem overwhelmingly difficult. You likely experience a wide range of emotions – from relief, to anger, to sadness to uncertainty. You also are concerned about how your divorce will affect your child. If you...
Co-parenting during uncertainty
Life doesn't stop changing after you sign your divorce papers or make a co-parenting agreement. There is always something new to worry about and changes that we must adjust to. When times are uncertain and your family is faced with new challenges, here are some tips...
Don’t forget to update your co-parent agreement for holidays
Your Washington neighborhood might be full of holiday decorations. Though, if you are going through a divorce process, stringing up lights probably isn't a priority right now. Your mind might be elsewhere, and you may not feel as festive as you have in previous years....
When co-parenting doesn’t work, try parallel parenting
Whether you divorced the other parent or you were never married to begin with, you have probably heard numerous lectures about the importance of co-parenting. Typically, family law courts and child development experts say that mothers and fathers should share...
Co-Parenting why you should acknowledge your ex on Father’s Day
I imagine you are thinking since you are no longer together, shrugging off Father's Day seems like a no brainer. But an end in a relationship does not signal the end of your co-parenting duties with your ex. Like it or not, co-parenting means you should acknowledge...
Co-Parenting when your ex bad-mouths you in front of the kids
Co-Parenting is difficult. Emotions run high when parties separate, especially if they are involved in a child custody dispute through a divorce or parentage action. When a relationship ends, hurt feelings about the other parent can trickle down to the kids....