On Father’s Day, your stepchildren are probably going to spend part or all of the day with their natural father – not you. Is this good or bad news for a stepfather?
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4 Ways to Be Yourself While Dating after Divorce
Be Authentic When Dating after Divorce If you find yourself dating after divorce, you may be intimidated and confused with all the new rules and various advice. But, more import than the rules and advice is your authenticity. If you are interested in finding the right partner, it’s important to show your true colors from […]
13 Tips to Promote Healthy Stepparenting
The most difficult aspect of stepfamily life is parenting. Follow these tips on how to make the transition smoother for yourself, your partner, and your stepchildren.
Dating After Divorce: 14 Helpful Tips to Live By
Dating after a breakup or divorce can be a difficult decision to make – and one that should not be entered into lightly. Follow these tips before going on your first post-divorce date.
Post-Divorce Step-parenting Tips: Sharing Authority with Your New Spouse
Whether you are the biological parent or not, remember that children thrive when you and your partner share authority. Here are some step-parenting tips!
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 […]
A Guide to Seeking a Name Change After Divorce or Marriage in California
Los Angeles courts and California as a whole provide a number of ways to legally change your name when seeking a name change. Here’s what you should know.
6 Ways to Get Ready for Commitment or Marriage
Over the last 50 years, there has been a quiet shift in the landscape of family life in America. Approximately 50% of adults over age 18 marry; this number is compared to 72% in 1960, according to The Pew Research Center. The medium age at first marriage has never been higher for brides (26.5 years) and […]
16 Tips for a Stepparent Entering a Blended Family
You are entering a new marriage. You have children and so does your soon-to-be new spouse. How do you assure that everyone lives happily ever after like the old television series The Brady Bunch? You don’t. Life is a far different story! Following are some questions you need to ask yourself before entering a blended family, […]
My Ex’s Girlfriend Is Having His Baby, and I Got Stuck with Her Dog
It was a Sunday afternoon and I got a call from the Ex. He had to rush his girlfriend to the hospital because she was having some serious contractions, and it is two weeks early. Since my two tween-aged boys were there, I went and picked them up. My oldest then said to me, “What […]
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