Children who worry about how their parents get along with each other are more likely than other children to have psychological problems. Now a new study says that children who worry a lot about conflicts between their parents are more …
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The fourth annual recognition of National Child-Centered Divorce Month will take place in July throughout North America. The month is dedicated to alerting parents about the effects of divorce on children including the consequences of parental decisions upon their children …
When we talk about the aging population in the United States, the conversation is often focused on who will take care of the physical needs of millions of seniors. But there's a growing threat we also need to make our …
According to the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA), “elder abuse” is a term referring to any knowing, intentional or negligent act by a caregiver or any other person that causes harm or a serious risk of harm to a …
It is a myth that adult children are a non-issue in their parents’ later-in-life divorce. Visitation, support, and custody are not on the table, but the adult child is often playing a role at the table or behind the scenes. …
In 1935, before no-fault divorce, Louise Maurer took her husband Louis to court in Oregon, claiming she and her children lived in fear of him. The court agreed, but also found Louise “quarrelsome” and denied her claim. The nonsensical result: …
During a will dispute, a video – featuring the elderly, emaciated decedent in a hospital gown – was provided by the “new” heirs to their lawyer. The video was meant to support their claim that the decedent had willingly and …
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(This is an excerpt from an Editorial on pending legislation in Michigan) It's often said that nothing is more American than motherhood, apple pie and Chevrolet. This common phrase reflects the reality that even in an era of inclusion, acceptance …
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Julie Chang left her husband after 13 years and two children and filed for divorce, claiming cruelty. New York courts let her out of the marriage seven years later, minus $40,000 and after suffering what she called judge-sanctioned harassment. "The …
New York may be last in US to approve no-fault divorce Read more »
Nicholas Pouch runs an organic farm and a glassblowing studio on a 20-acre spread in southwest Washington's timber country. Spicy mustard greens, tomatoes and corn sprout in humid greenhouses as chickens and sheep roam nearby. It would be an ideal …
Medical Pot Can Cost Parents In Custody Disputes Read more »