Divorce is an emotionally draining process, and navigating it can be even more challenging when children are involved. With the separation of their parents creating a sweeping wave of changes in their lives, it becomes more critical to develop a plan that can support...
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How do courts determine if parental child abduction risks exist?
Co-parenting can be easy for some divorced couples, especially if they are on good terms, allowing them to collaborate efficiently. Other times, the parents can have disputes or issues that may impact their ability to perform their responsibilities to their child....
Preventing the impact of conflict on children
As child custody proceedings start to settle down, you might start thinking about how to support your child in the aftermath. The way you communicate with your child, ex and others after separation or divorce can play a role in your child’s development. Proactively...
Tips for co-parents working through summer planning
Planning for summer school break can be a challenging task for co-parents. This period requires careful coordination to meet children's needs while accommodating each parent's schedule and preferences. A successful summer break plan typically involves discussions...
What instances can a judge order for a supervised visitation?
When families go through changes, such as a divorce or separation, the well-being of the children is always a top priority. In South Carolina, the courts play a significant role in safeguarding a child’s interests. This means they follow a child-centric approach. They...
5 parenting scenarios that can warrant a custody modification
While a divorce agreement provides finality for ex-couples to move forward with their lives, it is rarely set in stone. South Carolina courts recognize that families experience changes that may warrant a custody modification. The original court order may be subject to...
Is it possible to co-parent with a narcissist?
Co-parenting after a divorce is no easy task. There are still plenty of raw emotions that you are processing while trying to provide a stable and loving environment for your children. If your ex-spouse is a narcissist, co-parenting may seem impossible. But there are...
Creating a family emergency plan as co-parents
These days, no matter where you live, it’s crucial to be prepared for any type of weather-related or other extreme event that could require you to leave your home with very little warning. South Carolina is certainly no stranger to severe weather. That’s why emergency...
Guardian ad litem: Who’s qualified and why the role matters
A parent’s mission as the natural guardian is to wrap their child with unconditional love. But a contentious divorce often catches them off guard, potentially leaving their child vulnerable. Substantial conflicts may result in parents lingering on their combative...
Is there an easy way to get divorced in South Carolina?
Once you and your ex-spouse have made the decision to get divorced, it may be after many months or even years of trying to make the marriage work. There’s a certain obvious finality that comes with divorce and leaves many separating couples wondering how they can get...