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One of the challenges of divorce is trying to work out a schedule for the children. This is hard on them because they have to learn how to adjust to two different homes. Both parents will have to work to make the transition as easy as possible. There are many ways that you can help children with the transition from one home to another. It takes effort with you and your ex working as a team. Start with the exchange Try to make the child custody exchange as peaceful as possible. Keeping the conflict down during this time can set the mood for everyone involved. For some parents, the exchange will happen at a home, but it might be necessary, in some instances, to pick a neutral location. Both parents must ensure they are on time for this event. If you are doing the hand off at a home, the … Continue reading Keep transitions from one home to another stress-free for kids →

Child and family psychologists and psychological researchers agree that children of divorce benefit when they can spend as much quality time as possible with both of their parents. However, when two parents divorce, achieving this becomes a little more difficult since the parents won’t live in the same home. One solution involves the 50-50 child custody plan. With a true 50-50 parenting plan, i.e., joint physical custody arrangements, both parents will share the responsibility of caring for and raising the child equally. The child will divide their time living with both parents — and essentially maintain two homes. Although one might suspect that having two homes would be difficult for the child, psychologists have found that the benefits of spending more time with both parents trump any potential instability involved with shuffling between two residences. In fact, children adjust to these arrangements easily. When does 50-50 custody work best for … Continue reading Have you thought of the advantages of a 50-50 custody agreement? →