It was the cautious wave of your child’s right hand that warned you as well as awakened you. That gesture told you to back off and not fuel the fire by engaging in another argument with your former spouse. All while your daughter stood between the two of you. She is a...
A divorce signifies a new chapter in life. That includes your personal finances. After a separation, your income will likely drop – but ongoing costs remain the same. You have to figure out how to make it all work. Giving yourself the best foundation starts well...
The best thing about being a grandparent is usually that you get all of the joy of having a child in your life without the same degree of obligation that comes with parenthood. Unfortunately, circumstances can arise that will leave adult children unable to care for...
For many divorcing couples, their house is their largest single asset. It is also the family home, full of memories. Deciding what to do with your house can present difficult challenges. You have a few different options, and you will have to balance your financial...
While divorce is tough on families, you may have hoped that you would receive your fair share of custody or parenting time after yours finalized. Yet, if your split was acrimonious, your former spouse may take steps to keep you from your children. You might have had a...
It is not uncommon for people to act in what they believe is the best interest of their children, but over- or under-estimate the psychological impact of their actions. Anecdotal evidence, preconceived notions or simple misconceptions can lead to a child’s changing...
While you and your spouse may want to end your marriage, you may harbor no ill feelings toward each other. Couples divorce for many reasons, and many can avoid rancorous proceedings by working out the terms of their split with civility. If you and your spouse can do...
People who were getting divorced in the 1980s would tell their friends and family in person, on the phone, or in letters. The 1990s brought us email as a convenient way to spread important personal news. Today, we have social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram...
“For I’m the type of boy who is always on the roam/ Wherever I lay my hat that’s my home,” sang Marvin Gaye. Such is the life of a child with newly divorced parents, always packing up their things to shuttle between one home and the other, forever getting frustrated...
Even the most amicable divorce can be emotional. Sometimes, the emotions one parent may be feeling towards the other can spill over into their relationship with their children. In a perfect world, parents would be able to set aside their negative feelings, at least in...
