Donna M. is a long-distance grandmother. Through technology she has been able to maintain a relationship with her sixteen-year-old grandson. She pokes him on Facebook and, a couple of times a month, they visit on Skype. When her son and …
On a Saturday night in Tokyo’s Asakusa district, a woman in a floral kimono and a man in a boxy dark suit silently waited side by side. First, one black rickshaw pulled up to them. Moments later, another cart arrived. …
Here's how you don't break it to the kids. You don't look at them and say, "You know what little Johnny, little Susie, your mother hates your father now so we are leaving him. You will get to see that …
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A tremendous advantage of getting a postnup is that the couple can gain an understanding of the legal system that they would only have in hindsight if they had divorced. And it can truly resolve a couple's issues regarding disagreements …
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Can a piece of paper save a marriage? One suburban Boston couple figured it was worth trying so they entered into a legal agreement to manage a major source of tension in their relationship - money. The couple, in their …
Stock-market turmoil once again has Americans worrying about their 401ks and individual retirement accounts. But families can be blindsided by another aspect of these accounts: confusing rules about who is entitled to the assets in circumstances such as the account …
Who Inherits the 401k or IRA? The Answer May Surprise You. Read more »
School has already started for most of our families across the U.S. and this article will offer some back-to-school advice for the newly divorced dad. If you are starting a new co-parenting relationship, it helps to understand the new environment …
A transition as big as starting a new school year is challenging for any child, especially for a child of divorce. But it doesn't need to be the end of the world. By following these few tips, you can keep …
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The public is displeased with the divorce legal system, and sees it as too complicated, lengthy, and costly. The argument is that the system should satisfy society's needs, not frustrate them. Heck, many soon-to-be exes are now spending more on …
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LINCOLN — A woman involved in a 20-year, same-sex relationship has the right to seek custody and visitation rights for a child born to her now-estranged partner, the Nebraska Supreme Court ruled Friday. The case marks the first time the …