As Wisconsin joins the list of states enacting shelter in place orders, many clients have been curious about what this means for two household families. As we always advise clients, placement orders must be followed except in rare and extenuating circumstances when...
Child Custody And Support
Tips for coparenting in the teen years
On Behalf of Gagne McChrystal De Lorenzo & Burghardt | Jun 24, 2019 | Child Custody And Support
When parents in Wisconsin get a divorce, their children are affected as well. As those children move into the teen years, parents may face a new set of challenges. It is important to avoid some common errors when co-parenting teens, such as easing off on communication...
Co-parenting is not always the right answer
On Behalf of Gagne McChrystal De Lorenzo & Burghardt | Jun 14, 2019 | Child Custody And Support
The general consensus in the family law world is that continuing to spend time with both their parents after a divorce is what's best for children. As such, co-parenting is often highly encouraged when figuring out a parenting agreement. However, this might not always...
Making co-parenting work when a marriage ends
On Behalf of Gagne McChrystal De Lorenzo & Burghardt | Apr 17, 2019 | Child Custody And Support
Once a marriage is over, it's time for Wisconsin couples with children to shift their focus to making co-parenting work. Such arrangements may be more effective if divorced parents remember to put their children's best interests front and center. Even in instances...
9 Things to Avoid During Your Custody Battle
On Behalf of Gagne McChrystal De Lorenzo & Burghardt | Sep 11, 2018 | Child Custody And Support
If you're going through a divorce and have young children, the courts will decide both legal custody and physical placement. People often refer to both by the term "custody," but there are actually two different legal decisions here. Legal custody determines who makes...
How to Be a Successful Co-Parent – Part Two
On Behalf of Gagne McChrystal De Lorenzo & Burghardt | Aug 10, 2018 | Child Custody And Support, Divorce, Paternity
In the first part of this article, we discussed the initial challenges of co-parenting; specifically, communicating the context of the divorce to your children. Because a high-conflict divorce can have negative impacts on a child, including delayed adjustment,...
How to Be a Successful Co-Parent – Part One
On Behalf of Gagne McChrystal De Lorenzo & Burghardt | Aug 10, 2018 | Child Custody And Support, Divorce, Paternity
Co-parenting after a divorce is never easy, especially if you have a strained relationship with your ex-spouse. During a split, concerns and stressors can start to arise, be it with regards to your ex's parenting abilities, child support or finances, or the emotional...
Creating A Parenting Plan Checklist
On Behalf of Gagne McChrystal De Lorenzo & Burghardt | Aug 10, 2018 | Child Custody And Support, Paternity
Developing a parenting plan is a necessary, sometimes challenging task. Your parenting plan will outline how you and your co-parent will handle potential parenting issues, as well as support the upbringing of your child(ren) following divorce. By referencing what...
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