It may seem as if leaving your spouse is one of the hardest you will ever have to make. But there are many decisions in the days ahead regarding your separation. One of them involves choosing to settle your divorce with mediation or litigation. Many people are so...
Year: 2017
Is divorce contagious among friends?
Human beings are social creatures, and that social impulse often motivates us to be influenced by the behaviors of the people around us. You might have heard of the spread of so-called baby fever, which increases as friends coincidentally become pregnant, but you...
#DigitalDivorce: Divvying up online assets
Divorce these days is very different than it was just a generation or two ago. Couples divorcing in the 21st century find themselves facing issues that their parents or grandparents might never have even considered. For example, the majority of today's dissolution...
How to maintain a noncustodial relationship with your kids
Ending a marriage is hard enough, but when both parents are concerned about the feelings of their children, the situation can be heartbreaking. If your ex ends up as the custodial parent and you become the noncustodial dad, it will be a rough adjustment for your kids...
You should create a social media checklist during your divorce
Social media has become an amazing way for you to reconnect with old friends, stay in touch with those who live far away and make new ones. During your divorce, social media can be as bad as it can be good if you are not careful. Always remember that once it is on the...
The effects of divorce on physical health
Divorce can be hard on everyone involved, from children and spouses to extended family and friends. It doesn't matter if the divorce is friendly or full of tension, the devastating changes can be the same. What many may not realize is that divorce affects both your...
Common adoption mistakes you want to avoid
If you are ready to grow your family and have chosen adoption as the method to do so, remember that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to this life-changing event. As you await the arrival of your new daughter or son, it's important that all the rules are followed...
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