Helping Families Make Informed Decisions About Their Future
When parents (or other adults) share custody of a child with someone else, communication and complying with court orders are essential responsibilities to ensure the child is safe. Unfortunately, this doesn't always happen.Violations of child custody orders can and do...
Addiction can put incredible strain on a marriage. It can destroy trust, drain finances and spark increasingly hostile and angry fights. For many people who are in this situation, the addiction could be a major factor in a person's decision to file for divorce.If you...
We often discuss mediation in the context of divorce on this blog. And while mediation is certainly a common and effective means of resolving divorce-related matters, it can also help parents resolve disputes long after a divorce is final.For instance, if you share...
Think about the changes that you might have experienced in the last year or so. You might have started or ended a relationship, moved, changed jobs or taken a vacation that changed your outlook on life. If you're a parent, you might have helped your child through...
During a divorce, people are dealing with a lot of stress and making some difficult decisions. On top of this, they are transitioning from one household into two. Often, one of the main sources of contention and concern during this time is the financial standing of...
There are countless statistics about divorce, from how many people go through one to how old people are when they divorce. Sometimes these statistics can shed some light onto an unusual or confusing aspect of divorce; other times, they explain an interesting...
One of the main concerns for divorcing parents is the impact their separation will have on their child. A recent study by the Annie E. Casey Foundation which analyzes factors that determine the well-being of children throughout the United States is amplifying some of...
Kids change every day. They get older, their tastes and personalities change, and they want to try new things. It can be a challenge for parents to adjust to these changes, especially when they alter how moms and dads see their children.This is why it can be so...
Raising a child with an ex can be difficult, especially when you see that person as volatile, unreliable and/or mean. Under those circumstances, even the briefest interactions during custody exchangescan be stressful and spiral into all-out fights.Not only can these...
Mediating a divorce allows parties to have more control over the outcome. This can be particularly beneficial when it comes to highly personal matters like dividing marital and/or divisible debt. According to various surveys, people often cite debt as one of...
