In Iowa, once parents separate or divorce, shared custody is often the result. Family law judges may craft a custody order splitting both parenting time and authority between the two adults in a family if co-parents can’t reach mutually-agreeable terms without...
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Month: May 2023
Should you tell the kids you’re getting divorced?
Divorce is a difficult decision for any couple to make. When children are involved, it can be even more challenging. Parents often wonder if they should tell their kids about the divorce or shield them from the news. While it may seem easier to keep the information...
2 mistakes that could jeopardize your collaborative divorce
If you are reading this, you may already know that the collaborative law process can make a divorce more amicable and less hostile than litigation. However, it is still a process with rules and guidelines all parties should follow. Inadvertent missteps taken during...
Could your family benefit from virtual visitation?
Virtual visitation offers several benefits for children, enabling them to maintain a connection with each of their parents, regardless of where they are residing at any given moment. If you haven’t yet integrated virtual visitation terms into your parenting plan, you...