Category Archives: co-parenting

In response to my article, “Newly separated man seeks custody advice,” I received this comment from a guy offering some divorce advice of his own:   I think the only part of Jackie’s divorce advice I’d disagree with is letting your...

Divorced Girl Smiling received a heartbreaking e-mail from a newly separated man seeking custody advice. His two young children are having difficulty transitioning from one house to another.  Dear Jackie, Earlier this year my wife of 9 years l...

      7 Rules To Making Joint Custody Work After Divorce by Amy Sara Cores For parents who are divorcing, child custody issues are usually front and center. There are many decisions to make like: Do I want sole custody...

      Great guest post offering custody advice for dads, specifically the benefits of a collaborative divorce. It makes so much sense!     A Note To Dads In The Process of Divorce By Ted Hans, CFP, CDFA...

          Email received from a divorced dad: I got separated in 2005 and our only daughter was 2 years old. I was a bad dad for the past 11 years (I mean I rarely see her and talk to her). I decided to ...

This is a guest post by Terry Gaspard, LICSW, offering divorced dad parenting advice that I think is truly valuable.   7 Ways Divorced Dads Can Stay Connected To Their Kids by Terry Gaspard   Recently, I received this heartfelt mess...

This divorced dad needs some divorce advice: My ex mother in law let me have dinner with my kids while my ex-wife was working. She found out and told me her feelings were hurt that we did this behind her back. I told her I’m sorry, but it hurts ...

This could possibly be one of my all time favorite guest posts. Individual and business coach, David Resnick (who went through a divorce) offers some of the best divorce advice I've heard. Completely inspiring and beautiful!   In Divorce, ...

I received the e-mail below from a man seeking divorce advice:  Jackie, My ex wife and I have been divorced about 4 years. We have one child who is eight now. Our interactions have been good when I’m doing everything she wants and horrible when...

I received this comment from a single dad in response to my post, “Newly Separated Man Seeks Custody Advice:”   My ex and I divorced when my son was 1.5 years old. At the time due to a crappy lawyer and my ex being who she is, I got 4....