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Plain-English articles on divorce, custody, and starting over — written by the lawyers, therapists, and experts we trust.
Traveling Out of State With Kids After Divorce: What Your Custody Order Really Allows
Planning a summer trip with the kids and your ex said no? Before you panic, read your custody order—the travel or vacation clause is typically the key starting point. Learn the crucial difference between a vacation and a "move-away," why a silent order still means you should give written notice, and the four things judges actually care about. Plus, the disputes (like who sits next to whom on the plane) that carry zero legal weight.
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Supporting Children Through Divorce: Age-Appropriate Strategies for Parents
A four-year-old and a fourteen-year-old live the same divorce in completely different worlds. Drawn from over 100 cases, this guide reveals what actually helps at each stage: why short, frequent visits are often recommended for a nursing infant over week-on/week-off, why preschoolers blame themselves, why your tween vents anger at the safe parent, and why forcing a teen's schedule can potentially cost you the relationship by age 18.
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