The fall and early winter season can sometimes be difficult for divorced parents. This is the holiday season, starting with Halloween at the end of October and running all the way through New Year’s at the beginning of January. Of course, the two most family-oriented...
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3 signs your marriage may be headed for a divorce
Marriages can be complex, and even the happiest couples experience their ups and downs. Sometimes, it can be hard to tell whether you are having a temporary issue or something more serious. How can you tell if your marriage is going through a rough patch or is headed...
Where do teens get alcohol?
Underage drinking definitely happens all the time, and the average American has their first drink before they reach the legal drinking age. This is certainly something that many people either remember doing in high school or are nervous about what their own children...
When might the courts restrict custody?
You and your spouse have decided to pursue a divorce, and the first thing you need to get settled is child custody. Generally, the courts prefer both parents to play an active role in bringing up the children, which means imposing or accepting some form of parenting...
Getting the support you require for a special needs child
Children are expensive to raise and care for, even when they are healthy and have no special needs. The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates the costs of raising a child from birth to 18 will total about $240,000. If your child has special needs, raising them will...
A stay could help postpone court for military members
When you’re in the military and your spouse asks for a divorce, you may find it difficult to be present for scheduled hearings. You’re busy with your job, and as much as you’d like to handle this situation, you need to focus on the tasks at hand. The good news is that...
Why is divorce considered an “adverse childhood experience?”
Medical professionals have identified a number of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) that are directly linked to physical, emotional and social problems that plague people as they become adults. The more ACEs a child experiences, the more they’re at risk of carrying...
Financial considerations in a gray divorce
Gray divorce is on the rise across the country. As people live longer, couples in their 50s and 60s with no children at home realize they no longer share the same interest with their spouses. They also realize they don’t want to spend the next 20 or 30 years with...
3 deadly social media sins to avoid during the divorce
Divorce is never a rosy affair. It is no secret that the divorce process can leave you even more emotional, lonely and isolated. For most people going through a divorce, social media becomes the perfect place to let out their frustrations. However, while social media...
Could your children benefit from your divorce?
When married couples realize that divorce can improve their well-being more than staying together, many couples stay married as a means to benefit their children. An unhappy marriage can be a long, grueling endeavor while you wait for your kids to be old enough to...