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When Divorced Parents Disagree Over Their Children’s COVID Vaccinations

October 4, 2021 By Paula Lock Smyth

Divorce and COVID Vaccine

Now that children aged 12 and over are approved for COVID vaccinations, some divorced parents, or those in the process of divorce, disagree about whether they want their children to be vaccinated. Parents may feel they are at an impasse and unsure of how to resolve their differences over this important issue. Parents often do not realize that a vaccination, which involves puncturing the skin, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Children, conflict, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccines, Divorced Parents, Parents, Parents who don’t agree

When Parents Do Not Agree on Vaccinating their Children

March 10, 2021 By Paula Lock Smyth

Parents do not agree on vaccinating

The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is currently available for those ages 16 and up. Trials are being conducted and one source predicts that in the next few months, a vaccine will be available for those ages 3 to 17. This raises a serious question about what to do when parents disagree about whether their child should be vaccinated. The First Step: Look at the Court Order If your child is the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Children, conflict, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccines, Parents, Parents who don’t agree

COVID-19 and Domestic Violence

June 17, 2020 By Paula Lock Smyth

mask and ring

According to a recent article published in the journal Psychology Today, there has been a “stark uptick in reports of domestic violence and abuse” during this COVID-19 pandemic.  Those who are suffering from domestic violence need to know why this is occurring, what they can do if they are a victim of domestic abuse, and resources that are available to help them. Domestic violence … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: COVID-19, Domestic Violence

Co-Parenting During the COVID-19 Crisis

May 27, 2020 By Paula Lock Smyth

two parents one child

Some parents may have worked out their difficulties and found co-parenting working for them before COVID-19.  With the pressure of keeping children safe from infection, parents may find that they have very different approaches.  One parent may strictly follow established rules of social distancing, not allowing group activities, requiring their children to wear masks, and follow other … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Child Custody Tagged With: Co-Parenting, COVID-19

Too Much Time at Home with Your Spouse?

April 15, 2020 By Paula Lock Smyth

too much time at home with your spouse

The coronavirus pandemic is putting a lot of pressure on everybody, including families that are spending substantially more time than usual with each other. Stuck together 24/7 for weeks on end, even spouses in rock-solid marriages are feeling some marital pressure. You may love your spouse, but that doesn’t mean you want to interact with them all-day, every day. For most couples, marital … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: COVID-19

Novel Coronavirus and Job Loss

April 3, 2020 By Paula Lock Smyth

Novel Coronavirus and Job Loss

The Novel Coronavirus pandemic has resulted in businesses closing and many people losing their jobs.  The unemployment rate has skyrocketed and may continue to climb.  This leaves many parents who pay court-ordered child support in a difficult spot. If you have court-ordered child support payments withheld from your paycheck, there are some things you need to know about how that … [Read more...]

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