I do not trust my ex’s new girlfriend. Do I have the right to say who looks after my kids?
It is brutally hard to not have control over the care of your own children. Unless you have a serious safety concern for the children,[...]
How often should my ex be calling the children when it is my week of parenting time?
While your children are in your care, you have the right as a parent to set rules as to when, how and for how[...]
My ex doesn’t return the clothes and things that I send over to her house! What should I do?
I hear your frustration! When you purchase items for your child and then they are not available for them to use at your home, that[...]
What items should I be sending back and forth to my ex’s house with my daughter?
Most items that either parent has purchased for a child are considered to belong to that child. These items should be going back and forth[...]
What tips can you share with me for communicating with my difficult ex?
Communicating with a difficult person is always challenging but it is especially tough when you need to co-parent with that person. I have created some[...]
My ex says I’m an unsafe parent and only lets me see my kid once a week. Should I take her back?
No, you should not take her back. Your ex-husband just keeping your daughter is no better than you just keeping your daughter. When you first[...]
Can my mental health challenges block me from parenting my children?
As long as you are actively managing your wellness with a treatment plan that you are following and can show the courts the steps that[...]
I am wondering if my ex and I would benefit from having a parenting coordinator.
To determine if a parenting coordinator is the right option for you, ask these 2 questions: Do you already have a parenting plan or court[...]
My ex leaves me with all of our kid’s responsibilities. How can I get them to share the hard work?
Co-parenting is all about communication and negotiation. The first step is to talk to your ex and try to come to a more equitable arrangement.[...]
What words should I avoid when I’m speaking with my ex? She gets angry when I say “my daughter.”
There are several words and phrases that may become tainted by the process of separation and divorce and this is one of them! I notice[...]
