After a divorce, one parent might move away from their children. This isn't an easy situation for anyone involved, but trying to find ways to help the children grow their relationship with both parents has to be the main priority. There are several ways that this...
Year: 2018
Taking divorce step-by-step can reduce stress
Determining that your marriage is over is a complicated matter. Once you decide that you are going to file for divorce, you need to make sure that you are taking steps to protect yourself. If you have children, you also need to make sure that they are getting what...
Handling changes in the parenting plan schedule
Your children look to their parents for guidance about almost every situation they are in. This does include older children who you might not think are really paying attention. Your reaction to changes and similar matters can have a profound impact on what they think...
Adopting a special needs child comes with unique challenges
Many people who think about adoption think about bringing home a perfectly healthy baby from the hospital. This is what happens in a good number of adoptions, but there are other situations that might also occur. Some individuals decide that they are going to adopt a...
A prenup can help to strengthen your upcoming marriage
Prenuptial agreements are something that many engaged couples might not have thought about. Some people still associate these documents only with wealthy individuals. This isn't the case. Anyone can enjoy the benefits of a prenuptial agreement regardless of their...
Protect yourself if you are leaving an abusive marriage
Leaving an abusive relationship is a big step, but it is often one that can save your life. When you are deciding what to do about this situation, you need to think about how you are going to stay safe. Many people successfully leave abusive marriages. However, there...
Plan a parenting time schedule that puts the kids first
The holidays present a unique challenge for parents who have recently gone through a divorce. Children might be unsure of what is going to happen and might act out because of this. We know that it is hard to think of your children struggling right now. Speaking to...
Adoptive families can face challenges during the holidays
Adoptive parents face a host of challenges that are unique to their circumstances. One is the added stress the parents of adopted children can face during the holiday season. This is because the close family time might bring up a wave of emotions for the children.Even...
Divorcing around the holidays isn’t easy
The holiday season is a fun, yet stressful one, for most people. One thing that can make this even more challenging is if you find out that you are going to go through a divorce now. Since there is a 60-day waiting period for divorces, you aren't going to be divorced...
Divorcing an addict might be necessary
Being married to an addict is difficult. Making the decision to divorce one is just as hard. People might try to tell you that you can't just walk away from the person who has the problem. The truth is that you might have to walk away for your own health.There are...