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.While the relationships between stepparents and stepchildren have been portrayed in...
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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...
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),...
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...
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...
When should you consider a postnup?
Many couples don't draw up a prenuptial agreement before they get married because they're going into the marriage on more-or-less equal financial footing. A lot can change as the marriage goes on. however. That's why couples sometimes believe it's a good idea to get a...
Dual citizenship has an impact on divorces
It's no secret that access to the outer reaches of the world is greater than ever. With the invention of the Internet as well as the speed at which people can communicate and travel, more people are traveling the globe than ever before. People are meeting others in...
What are your options in a 60-40 custody split?
If you and your co-parent are planning to share physical custody of your children equally, you may be talking about a 50-50 split. However, 60-40 splits have become popular.Some parents may balk at the idea of having their children less than their co-parent. It's...
Partners and family members need to respect your parenting plan
As you and your soon-to-be-ex work out your custody agreement and parenting plan, it's essential to agree that other adults in your life, both now and in the future, will respect them. That includes new partners as well as grandparents and other family members.This...
Being denied custody doesn’t mean you can’t get visitation rights
If a court has granted your co-parent sole custody of your child, that doesn't necessarily mean that you can't remain part of their lives. Unless a parent is denied custody because they could pose a threat to their child's well-being, courts often allow generous...