We live in a global world where parents may be from different countries. This means that when a relationship breaks down that a question may arise about where the children are going to live if one of the parents decides to return to their native country. Because this is such an important decision we don’t [...]
So you have tried and tried but have been unable to get the other parent to follow the court order? Have you have tried all the tips and tricks we discussed in Asking for Additional Time and Standard Visitation is Not Enough? If so, then it may be time to ask for help from the [...]
Over the past few posts I have been discussing methods for the non-custodial parent to increase his visitation. Today I discuss how to say no to those requests that you are receiving from the non-custodial parent. So, how does one say “no” to a request for extra visitation? I tell you how to do it [...]
Holy Halloween, Batman! Did you know that the Cleveland County Standard Minimum Visitation Schedule does not divide holidays such as Halloween or Easter? Did you know it doesn’t address birthdays either? At best it is designed to supply about 90-120 overnight visits for the non-custodial parent. Although, designed to be the minimum visitation schedule [...]
For over a year I have had an idle thought that what Oklahoma needs is a resource (whether online or print) that regularly gives parents ideas about what there is to do in the Oklahoma City metro area with their children. I had even thought about developing such an idea for my law office’s website, [...]
There are only four (4) days left before Christmas! Have you gotten your gifts wrapped up? Are you looking for some last minute ideas that involve the kids? Nothing is sweeter than a hand-made gift from a child or grandchild. There are still a few more days for your kids to put together some [...]
Children this age usually react to divorce with anger. Children are likely to be very critical and resentful of their parents’ decision to divorce. Like younger school-age children, they may continue to blame one or both parents, and to ignore or dislike outwardly any person their parents decide to date. They may also resent extra [...]
By the time children reach the early school-age years, they no longer cope by denying the reality of divorce. They are keenly aware of pain and sadness, and want parents to get back together. They tend to view life in black and white, and are likely to blame one parent for the break-up. Boys, especially, [...]
Preschoolers tend to be very self-centered with a strict sense of right and wrong. Therefore, when bad things happen, they usually blame themselves by assuming they misbehaved. Children this age often feel rejected when one parent moves out. The child may fear that they too will have to move out. Children are likely to deny [...]
Children respond to divorce or separation of their parents differently. Age does play a factor. Small children such as infants or toddlers understand very little about the separation of their parents. They don’t know what is going on, but they do know that the adults around them are upset. To help your young children cope [...]