Nesting is a option that a growing number of parents choose once the need for separation has become clear to one or both of them. This option allows the children stay in the family home while the adults rotate in and out according to an agreed-upon schedule. Instead of the kids packing bags and bouncing between spaces, the parents do the moving. For many families, nesting provides a bridge between what was and what will be.

Not every family law problem needs a hammer. Litigation has an important place in family law—but it shouldn't always be the first tool we reach for. Before heading to court, families deserve to understand the alternatives and choose a process that fits their circumstances, their goals, and the family they will continue to be after divorce.

The practical guidance here offers some specific examples of what children may need to hear—and what is better left unsaid. At the end of the conversation, your children should know that while their parents' marriage may be changing, hey are still loved; they are not responsible for the change; and, they do not have to choose between the people they love.

In North Carolina, the divorce and separation process doesn’t exactly run on espresso shots. It’s more of a slow, artisanal drip. Why a separation & divorce in North Carolina take time.

This Children’s Bill of Rights can help parents experiencing separation and divorce keep their children’s best interests in the forefront of decision-making.

Divorces between couples who are over the age of 50 and have had long marriages – often called “Gray Divorces” – present unique emotional, logistical and legal challenges.

How to discuss the process of divorce with your children.

A sleepy, sweet pup makes coming to a lawyer’s office slightly less intimidating for children.

transitioning relationships: from spouse to co-parent

Why interest based negotiations work.