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Co-parenting arrangements are growing in popularity, and divorcing parents often hear about the numerous beneficial outcomes co-parenting can have on their child, such as the child having a higher self-esteem, learning good communication and problem-solving skills, and having a better psychological adjustment to the divorce. However, those beneficial outcomes often do not occur when parents have a contentious relationship because the frequent communication necessary for co-parenting can result in the child being exposed to frequent parental conflict.

If you and your ex have difficulty avoiding conflict, a traditional co-parenting arrangement may not be an appropriate choice. A traditional co-parenting arrangement may result in your child being exposed to frequent parental conflict, which can be distressing and can make your child feel like he or she must choose sides. However, there is a variation of co-parenting that allows you and your ex to have some space from each other after the divorce, while still being involved in your child’s life.

Divorce could be confusing for children, even when their parents reinforce the fact that the decision had nothing to do with them. Following the separation, children often have to spend time with their parents in two separate households. Although it might be challenging for California parents to put their ill feelings for a former spouse aside in the interests of their children, there may be great rewards in store for those who can accomplish it.

Except in extreme cases where child custody & visitation is restricted,, no parent should interfere in their child's relationship with the co-parent. The bond between a child and their parent is separate from the connection the two adults share. Undermining the other parent, discouraging visits or sharing unnecessary details about the divorce with a child could backfire on the offending parent. It's typically more effective to allow a child to discover flaws on his or her own.

Many high-net-worth individuals in California and around the country have taken an interest in cryptocurrencies in recent years due to their surging values and the ease with which they can be transferred overseas. Alternative currencies like Bitcoin are also an increasingly thorny issue in divorce cases. This is because cryptocurrencies have become a popular way for divorcing spouses to hide their assets, and placing a value on these highly volatile holdings can be challenging even when they have not been concealed.

The ability to trace cryptocurrency assets is largely dependent on how they were acquired. Cryptocurrency purchased from online exchanges can often be found by examining bank statements or other financial records, but buying Bitcoins directly and then moving them offshore makes tracking extremely difficult. The kind of individuals who engage in this type of transaction tend to be careful, which makes tracing their assets even more challenging.

There's no denying the fact that parents in California have good reason to be concerned about their kids when it comes to certain aspects of technology. However, a new study suggests social media and texting may actually be beneficial for children looking to stay connected with their parents following a divorce. In order to come to their conclusions, researchers evaluated data from a select group of divorced parents with pre-teen and teen children.

The prevailing school of thought is that kids tend to adjust to divorce better after child custody and visitation arrangements have been worked out if both parents are able to remain civil. However, researchers found that it didn't matter if ex-spouses were able to get along. Instead, communication was the most important aspect of the parent-child relationship.