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The decision to divorce is a uniquely personal one. Many individuals and couples struggle with the question of whether divorce is the right option. Going to therapy, either as a couple or on your own can help you “find clarity,” as one therapist puts it, and make a...
If you’re fortunate, your spouse will not try to hide, deplete or sell assets during your divorce to prevent dividing them with you as they should and as the law requires. However, sadly, some people attempt to do exactly that –- either to walk away from the marriage...
Adjusting to a tighter budget after a divorce isn't easy. When you are the one providing for most of your children's needs, it can be even more difficult. You may not make enough money on your own to over rent and groceries, let alone your child’s clothing and other...
Some people tragically see their stepchildren as burdens instead of as gifts. If you have a great relationship with your stepchild, that's already better than what many families have. However, you may not feel satisfied with your current situation. After all, if your...
Some people like to be spontaneous, pack their bags and head out on a road trip on a whim, while others like to take time and iron out all the details before eventually making any concrete plans. Co-parents don't often have the luxury of dwelling on their plans. They...
At least 50% of Americans end up divorcing at some point, yet few draft prenuptial agreements that would protect their possessions and financial futures if they split. Even if some do, their prenup their prenup may not protect them from losing some of their most...
Custody and visitation is a major source of conflicts for divorced parents -- and the conflicts seldom end until the children reach adulthood. You may find yourself at your wit’s end trying to get your co-parent to respect your visitation time, stop changing the...
One of the most troublesome things for many parents who are going through a divorce is telling the children what's about to happen. It’s imperative that you handle this conversation well so you can ensure that it’s done in a way that makes it as easy as possible on...
The introduction of the assembly line to production facilities revolutionized the industry. Companies can produce products much more efficiently using an assembly line. Efficiency means lower costs for the company which can either mean lower prices for the public or...
One big problem some parents run into is how to divide the time with a family pet between homes when their children are switching back and forth. Pets are largely considered to be property, which means that it’s likely that one of the parents will “win” it in the...