Learn about different children behavior during and after divorce and how checking in on your children is vital to their ability to heal and feel supported.
Children and Divorce
Meet My Bonus Mom! Establishing Terms Within Your Blended Family
Finding proper and meaningful terms to describe members of a blended family is important for establishing what people mean to you.
Untying the Knot is Tougher Than Getting Married
You know that the sanctity of marriage and all that it should represent has become tarnished when we read in the tabloids or even more respectable newspapers about the failure of yet another celebrity marriage. What degrades marriage even further is when there are articles that site the “13 Shortest Marriages in Celebrity History.” The […]
Not My Circus, Not My Monkeys: Don’t Take on Other People’s Emotions
While going through divorce, taking other people’s emotions and reactions can deplete your own resources—make sure you know where to draw the line.
7 Common Mistakes Made When Fighting a Custody Battle
For most parents, the possibility of losing full-time care of their kids is a foreign idea that holds a lot of fear, uncertainty, and regret. In the past, a court always granted the mother full custody of children, but this is no longer the case. Each parent now has the right to state his or […]
The Dangers of Social Media in Divorce and Family Law
Think carefully before you post anything on social media: the consequences could be dire. Here are 5 tips to help you avoid the dangers of social media during and after divorce.
12 Realities of Becoming a Stepparent
One reality of becoming a stepparent is that you will (probably) never replace the natural parent in the children’s hearts – no matter how loving and supportive you may be.
Top 5 Books to Read When Contemplating Divorce
I talk with many individuals who are struggling with the decision to divorce. It can be downright difficult to decide what direction to take, especially for those who have been married for decades. There can be a host of circumstances in the relationship that cause difficulty in deciding how to proceed. Some feel guilty leaving […]
I Want My Family to Cut Ties with My Ex. Am I Being Unreasonable?
I wasn’t expecting to lose my family to my ex-husband in my divorce. Now I want them to cut ties with my ex. Am I being unreasonable?
Disagreements Between Divorcing Parents on Immunization of Children
The immunization of children is an issue that divorcing parents occasionally disagree on. Ultimately, the court will look at what’s in the best interest.
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