Many of our closest family ties these days are with people who aren't biologically related to us. It's common for marriage to bring not only a spouse but stepchildren, for example.
What to do if you feel a loss of control as you divorce
Psychologists long ago determined that divorce is one of the most stressful life events a person can go through. Attitudes towards divorce have changed significantly over the years, and many couples have fairly amicable divorces that don't involve battles in court before a judge.
What are your options if your spouse abandons you?
These days, you don't hear as much about marital abandonment as you used to back when most wives were financially dependent on their husbands. However, it can still occur. Marital abandonment is when spouse leaves their husband or wife (and sometimes children), severing all ties and financial obligations to their family. In some cases, they work to ensure that they can't be located.
Finding solutions to long-distance parenting situations
Parents can't always remain in the same city after they divorce. Changes with jobs and other events can sometimes pull one parent away from where their children reside with the other parent. When this happens, there might be a need for some alternate parenting schedules because the travel between homes is considerable.
What co-parents should know about hiring a nanny
When parents divorce, they often find themselves in need of a nanny for the first time. If you and your spouse are sharing custody of your children, it's typically best to find a nanny who can work in both of your homes rather than have a different one for each home.
