Co-parenting after a divorce can be a delicate equation to solve, especially when there are ongoing conflicts or communication issues between the parents. Parallel parenting is a strategy that Arizona estranged couples can use in these situations to minimize contact...
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How to co-parent in Arizona with a parent who plays favorites
Parental favoritism can have a variety of severe short- and long-term effects, like depression, poor performance, anxiety, instability and traumatic reactions in personal relationships for both the valued and devalued child. If you're in a situation where you have to...
How the developmental stage plays into co-parenting
Unless there are legitimate safety concerns, it is typically in your children's interests to maintain a relationship with both parents. Shared custody is an effective way of maintaining this relationship. According to the Mayo Clinic, the developmental stage that your...
How can parental alienation harm you?
Noticing that your children are shying away from talking with you due to your ex-spouse's interference can lead to stress and worry. This form of manipulation, known as parental alienation, harms you in both emotional and practical ways. Less time together According...
Will nesting work for you?
As a parent, you always want what is best for your child. Unfortunately, divorce will not do them many favors. Of course, it is important to do what is best for you as well, and staying in an unhappy or unsafe marriage will often do more harm than good for your child...
There are numerous reasons to adopt your stepchild
If you're a stepparent in Arizona, you may have developed a close relationship with your stepchild. You don't need to be a biological parent to love a child as your own. In such cases, you might wonder whether you should formalize the relationship through adoption. In...
Custodial Interference
Custodial interference can simply be annoying to downright criminal and dangerous. This article will share with you some of the examples of custodial interference as well as the legal statues. What is custodial interference? A.R.S. § 13-1302 (A) states: A. A person...
Keeping the Kids Busy While at Home
Schools Closed and Kids are at Home With the recent COVID-19 precautions, many of our children are home from school. This can cause some anxiety for children and parents alike. We will share with you some ideas to help in this uncertain time. Your Parenting Plan No...