Summer Is Here: It’s Time to Figure Out Your Custody Schedule
It is summer! Maybe the children are out of school, or, if not, they will be soon. It can be a less-pressure-filled time of the year for some, but for newly separated or divorced families, this can be a stressful time. So, if you haven’t already, get ahead of your summer and make sure the […]
5 Signs of Parental Alienation
Parental alienation–when one parent is actively working toward alienating the child against their other parent–is a crucial issue to watch for during and after a divorce. Lisa Zeiderman recently detailed five signs of parental alienation to watch for, including a sudden change in relationship and a stark reaction to each parent. Read the full article […]
Essential Advice for Improving Your Child’s Relationship With Your Ex
Lisa Zeiderman is one of the country’s premier divorce and family law attorneys. Her most recent published article–“How to Foster a Relationship Between Your Ex and Your Child”–has been promoted as an “Essential Topic” by Psychology Today. In the article, Lisa provides co-parents with tips for taking care of themselves and their children while respecting […]
What Happens When Parents Disagree on COVID Vaccines?
The arguments over COVID-19 vaccines have spilled over into the realm of family law as co-parents try to determine whether or not to vaccinate their kids against the virus. In some cases, parents have even temporarily lost custody of their children over their own refusal to get vaccinated. Deciding whether to vaccinate children against COVID-19 […]
Co-Parenting Tip: Get Your Custody Schedule in Writing
Successful co-parenting does not happen by chance; it requires preparation and open communication focused on doing what is best for your children and, of course, following Court Orders. One of the most effective ways to make sure your wishes and the needs of your children are reflected in custody schedules is to begin thinking about what is […]
“My Child is Rejecting Me in the Middle of My Divorce. What Does This Mean?”
In some families, divorce may be coupled with a child having an extreme and seemingly inexplicable rejection of a parent. Your child may be experiencing parental alienation. In the abstract for a recent article in the Journal of Forensic Science, the difference between parental alienation and realistic estrangement is defined this way: Parental alienation is […]
When Co-Parents Disagree About Vaccinating Their Children
The Omicron variant is raising the stakes, again. As most are well aware, the CDC has approved, for emergency use, the Pfizer vaccine for COVID-19 for children ages 5-11, which means more parents are making decisions about whether to vaccinate children in this age group. Virtually every day, I hear from divorcing parents who disagree with their co-parents on […]
The Holidays Are Here: What Newly Divorced Co-Parents Need to Know
The first holiday season after divorce or separation is often the hardest. Particularly if there are children involved, divorce will affect the holiday season for all of you — including changing many holiday traditions. Changes may mean not having your children at your family’s traditional annual gathering or waking up on Christmas morning without your […]
Tips For Female Breadwinners Overburdened At Home
According to the Journal of Family Issues, breadwinning women spend a disproportionately higher number of hours on household tasks and child care. In a recent article by personal finance expert Stacy Francis in Kiplinger’s Magazine, I share that one of the top reasons couples get divorced is because of money disagreements: “Lisa Zeiderman, a divorce […]
What do I do if my co-parent and I do not agree on vaccinating our kids?
The CDC has approved, for emergency use, the Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5-11, which means more parents will be making decisions about vaccinating their children in this age group. Families began these conversations around their 16-year-old plus children, then younger teens, and now, the pool of those eligible has gotten considerably larger. Whether or […]