As parents feud over custody rights, it’s not uncommon for them to toss allegations at one another in an attempt to disparage the other parent and win points with the family law courts. A common allegation involves the claims that a parent is abusing drugs or any other illicit substance. 

Along with the emotional fallout and stress that comes with divorce, there are financial implications to think about as well. Cost of living continues to rise at a steady rate, and the loss of half or more of the family income post-divorce could prove to be catastrophic.

The aftermath of your divorce can cause waves and impact relationships amongst all members of the family, including children. Many of them struggle to cope with their new arrangements, whether this involves shared custody, having to deal with the loss of both parents under the same roof, and more. 

People commonly assume that younger or newer marriages are more likely to end in divorce than older or more established marriages. However, as we at the White Oak Law have seen, long-term marriages are not necessarily immune to divorce. 

The dust is finally settling and you and the ex are moving to a joint custody arrangement where you both share equal custody of your children. While this approach is often ideal to protect their interests and well-being, the transition itself is not always so easy. This is further complicated by bickering adults, having to adjust to new schedules/lives, having to deal with the sense of loss for the family unit, and more.