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When you and your spouse talk about your upcoming divorce, do you feel like it sometimes turns hostile? You want to get along and you want this to all go smoothly, but it just feels like every conversation devolves into an argument. If so, you may simply want to...
Kids don’t always like divorce, especially when it has always seemed like their parents got along. In cases where you and the other parent have worked hard to keep your arguments and disputes away from the eyes and ears of your child, it may be that your child had no...
Several factors determine the psychological impact a divorce has on children. One of these is how well the parents work together to raise their children. This is important because the children need to know that they have their parents' full support and love. Parents...
Many couples who decide that they need to call it quits have tried to make the marriage work. Once you decide to divorce, you and your ex can agree to work together to come up with the terms of the divorce through mediation. This can save you time, money and energy...
When you settled your divorce, you agreed that you would accept a certain amount of spousal support from your spouse based on their financial situation. Later on, you found out that they had actually been doing additional work under the table on the side. They had...
If most parents could have things their way, they'd never want to spend a night away from their child. Many moms and dads have to make the hard choice of going their separate ways after they've fought long and hard to make things work. Many parents enter into a...
The transition to single parenting after divorce is not easy. You want to be there for your kids, to help them thrive and succeed, but are likely uncertain of what it will take to get there. Fortunately, you are not alone. We now have decades of studies and case...
Your nanny is likely a part of your family. Your children probably adore them. You’ll need them more than ever as you divorce. However, it’s going to be complicated – at least for a while. If you’re sharing custody with your co-parent and your nanny will be working...
One of the top reasons a spouse refuses every divorce solution suggested, including mediation, is because they want to remain married. Sometimes, it can take a while for a person to accept that a marriage is over. Many feel that if they refuse to cooperate or...
When you’re getting a divorce, one of the things you may want to consider is opting for mediation. Mediation is great for a few reasons. First, it lets you work through your divorce conflicts in a safe environment with a third-party mediator to help you and your...