What do I do if my co-parent and I do not agree on vaccinating our kids?
The FDA has approved, for emergency use, the Pfizer vaccine for children ages 12-15, which means parents will be making decisions about vaccinating their children in this age group. Families began these conversations around their 16-year-old plus children, and now, the pool of those eligible has gotten considerably larger. Whether or not to vaccinate – […]
5 Tips to Navigate Kids’ Device Use After Divorce
Setting clear, consistent boundaries for screentime reduces anxiety for all. Parent/child relationships are sometimes irreparably damaged over co-parent disagreements around video games and cell phone usage. Divorcing parents often disagree about routine issues. Some of the most significant disagreements revolve around the use of electronic devices. Some parents use how they manage screentime and devices […]
Co-Parenting and the Covid Vaccine
Lisa Zeiderman was the featured guest on Jennifer Hurvitz’s Doing Relationships Right podcast to speak about co-parenting, the COVID-19 vaccine, and what to do if one co-parent does not want your child to get vaccinated. Lisa provides guidance for how to talk to your ex-partner about vaccination. She discusses navigating social media, homeschooling, and if […]
Family Court and Matrimonial Part Judges Should Brace Themselves To Decide the Vaccine Debate Amongst Parents
Even when a vaccine approved for children does become available, it will likely create a new dispute amongst parents as to whether or not to vaccinate their children, especially given the recently undermined credibility of the CDC, the FDA, and other public health institutions.
5 Tips for Co-Parenting Through the Holidays, in a Pandemic
5 Tips for Co-Parenting Through the Holidays, in a Pandemic COVID-19 restrictions complicate an already complicated time. December 2, 2020 It is a strange time, for sure. The holidays are upon us, but COVID-related guidance has made the holidays for divorcing and co-parenting spouses even more challenging, with less emotional support from extended family members and friends due […]
Calling the Child’s Therapist as a Witness in a Custody Case
To promote a client’s interest, the attorney must ensure that every step in crafting the case, as well as the ultimate trial itself, is designed to prove to the trial court that the client/parent can best promote the child’s interests, which is the court’s paramount concern.
Divorce and Co-Parenting in the Time of COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic is playing out in ways none of us could have predicted, and the financial and emotional toll on many families is enormous.
How to Get the Most out of Working With a Child Therapist
Divorce is often difficult for children to process, and recoupling adds another layer to the stressors that a child is already undergoing as a result of substantial changes in his or her day-to-day routine.
The Holidays Are Almost Here
If you have recently gone through, or are going through, a divorce, particularly if there are children involved, you might be very cognizant of how your divorce has changed the holidays for you and your family including many holiday traditions.
Dating After Divorce
Many divorcing parents wonder how dating will affect their children and question the best time to introduce a new “significant other” or even a not so “significant” other to the children.