How do you choose which school your children go to when divorced?
Once couples get divorced, many times one or both parents may move out of the school district where the children currently reside. So, which school district should the children be attending now?
Attention, Parents: It’s Time to Chat About Important Family Decisions with Your College-Bound Student
Let’s chat for a minute about what happens when your student heads off to college and inevitably turns 18. Aside from having a party and celebrating the momentous occasion of emerging adulthood, you’re going to need to consider what it means for them to have achieved adult status. Their new status allows them to vote, serve in the military, serve on a jury, sign a contract, and get married without your consent. They can be on the hook for loans or lines of credit (credit cards) that they take out. This is the time to talk to your student about credit cards, loans, financing, repayment, credit scores, etc. - all the fun things that come along with officially becoming an adult!
Staying Friends With Your Ex After a Divorce
Once you go through a divorce, it can be hard to figure out where things stand with your former spouse. Your spouse used to be your partner and best friend for however many years, and while things have certainly changed, you may be wondering what kind of place they have in your life now.
How to Keep Your Children in Mind While You’re Getting a Divorce
Although many partners going through a divorce are usually extremely worried about the effect of their divorce on their children, research shows that it is not the divorce itself, but the fighting that goes on between parents that can cause things like low self-esteem, poor academic performance, and depression. Keeping this in mind, here are some of the most important tips to keep in mind to make sure your divorce is as easy for your child as it could be.
Keeping Both Parents Involved with School After a Separation
Your child’s school life should not be a source of stress for you regarding your divorce! As long as you work with the school and set some ground rules with your co-parent, your child’s school activities and your involvement should be a source of pride and fun for you, not stress! When going through the divorce and custody process, talk to your attorney about a clause that allows equal access to school records and information.
How To Tell Your Partner You Want A Divorce
Use “I” statements, not “you” statements… A.) it will help to avoid unnecessary drama and B.) this isn’t an intervention; this is something you are doing for yourself (and possibly children).