Posted by The Peck Law Firm Divorce Lawyers | Child Custody
Toxic relationships present unique challenges for co-parents. If divorced your spouse due to toxic behavior, do not expect their behavior to change once the divorce is final. Toxic people often do not want to communicate properly. This means every custody exchange can become a battle. They may purposely arrive late for custody pickups and drop-offs. …
Posted by The Peck Law Firm Divorce Lawyers | Child Custody, Divorce
Divorce can have a profound impact on your child, regardless of age. Many Charleston parents wonder if it’s best to wait until a child reaches a certain age before getting divorced. There is no universal answer to this, as divorce will always have an impact on children. Instead, if divorce is in your future, it …
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Posted by The Peck Law Firm Divorce Lawyers | Child Custody, Divorce
Nearly half of parents stay together because of their kids. Is this a choice that you are currently making? While you might think that staying married to your spouse is ultimately what is in the best interests of your children, you might be surprised to learn that researchers often suggest the opposite. Many mental health …
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Posted by Ken Peck | Child Custody
One of the first thoughts that runs through your mind during your divorce is how the divorce will affect your children. You want to know if they will be upset, if your relationship with them will stay the same, and if you will still be able to see them when you want. If you are …
Posted by Ken Peck | Child Custody
As a parent, you know how expensive college is. The media is filled with reports of skyrocketing tuition prices as well as the catastrophic effect that student debt has on young professionals. Like many parents, you may worry about how your family will afford the cost of tuition, textbooks, and room and board. You want …
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Posted by Ken Peck | Child Custody, Divorce
They are the questions that parents ask me most frequently when they are considering whether to file for a divorce. The parents want to know: How will my child be affected if I get a divorce? Should I continue to stay in my troubled marriage for the sake of my child? Will my child suffer …
Posted by Ken Peck | Child Custody
Being a grandparent in Charleston can be one of the more rewarding experiences in your life. Like most grandparents, you enjoy spending time with your grandchildren and you want to visit them regularly. Perhaps, something has changed in your relationship with your son or daughter. They may be threatening to keep you from seeing your …
Posted by Ken Peck | Child Custody, Divorce
For non-custodial parents, or parents who don’t have custody of their children, staying in touch can be difficult. Visitation can be limited to just a few holidays, every other weekend, or perhaps one evening a week. If the non-custodial parent lives far away, visitation can be even more challenging and infrequent.
Posted by Ken Peck | Child Custody, Divorce for Men, Firm News
Those of us who have young children know that they can be stubborn, irrational, and prone to tantrums. (There’s a reason why toddlers are said to go through the “terrible twos.”) During this period, discipline can be difficult; yet it’s necessary if you don’t want your children to turn into irresponsible adults.
Posted by Ken Peck | Child Custody
Too often in a divorce, the gloves come off – and the split gets ugly! If the children get caught in the divorce “cross-fire,” they can suffer severe emotional damages. By putting the needs of your children first and working with a skilled child counselor and an experienced Charleston divorce lawyer, you can minimize many …
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