In our office we receive many calls and e-mails regarding when a minor can emancipate or when a minor will be considered to have been emancipated. In many of the cases, the e-mails or calls are from the unemancipated minor. We usually try to answer questions or send the inquiring person to some sort of […]
Children and Divorce
Unhappy in Your Marriage? 3 Questions to Ask When Deciding to Divorce
Are you stuck or unhappy in your marriage? These are the three questions you should ask yourself before making the decision to stay or go.
10 Heartbreaking Confessions from Divorced Parents
Hindsight is always 20/20. Looking over our shoulder at the past, divorced parents can see so much more clearly what we might have done differently — one small nuance that would have changed everything. If only we could have the clarity of perfect vision while going through divorce; the difference this could make in custody matters. Understandably, […]
Ouch, Mom! 3 Strategies for Adult Children Coping with Divorce
Adult children coping with divorce aren’t responsible for their parents’ happiness. Here are some tips on how to get through it.
15 Tips for Dealing with a Toxic Ex-Spouse When Children Are Involved
The more toxic an ex-spouse is, the more problems there will be moving forward, especially if there are minor children.
Starting the School Year on the Right Track: 5 Tips for Divorced Parents
Starting the school year brings hectic schedules and increased demands on parents. Here are tips for divorced parents to set the school year up for success.
Fending Off Fear: 8 Steps for Co-Parents
I cannot call fear a friend. Fear is a companion whose influence has only become clear to me in the last 10 years. It visits me regularly, invisible yet powerful. I have taped a sign right below my computer screen: “LET GO OF FEAR”. I seldom notice it, but every now and then it grabs […]
Remarriage After a Divorce: 12 Things to Keep in Mind
Over the years, I have represented many clients who are going through a second or third divorce. My record is representing a woman for her sixth and seventh divorces. One would think that someone would learn from one or two mistakes and not repeat them, but that is not always the case. Some people never […]
Top 5 Do’s and Don’ts for Starting a New School Year as a Divorced Parent
Guidelines for divorced parents on how best to approach this new school year in ways that will maximize your child’s educational development.
Step 6 in Preparing for Divorce: Telling Family and Friends
As we continue to explore the process of becoming divorced, it is important to practice thoughtful “announcements” of this new phase of your life. While your personal business is just that – personal – this divorce will affect a lot of people. Family and friends will be concerned for your well-being, as well as have questions […]
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