I know you've probably had a tough time, but you're a parent, and your child's wellbeing comes first. If you weren't in charge of your life before you became a single parent, now is the time to take charge and …
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(A mediator can assist you in fashioning a prenuptial agreement) You're young, you're in love, you trust each other. No need for a prenuptial agreement before you tie the knot, right? Not so fast, you with the rose-colored glasses. As …
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School will soon be out and divorced or separated parents must make plans for their children's summer visitation. While some of this is determined by the parenting plan - every decree is different. Most will outline the visitation length, child …
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For many years gays and lesbians have been joining together in a way that is much more personal than their goal of equality. This joint venture is the creation of a child, or even more importantly, a family. Whether it …
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There's no doubt that having a child with autism can put stress on a marriage. The same can be said for any number of puzzling childhood diseases. But a common perception that parents of autistic kids have high divorce rates …
A new study released Wednesday by the Pew Charitable Trusts shows that the damage divorce does to poorer children's future economic mobility is even greater than the impact suffered from having only one parent. "Divorce is particularly harmful for children's …
It sounds like an ideal way to resolve a difficult situation — a healthy, sane method to divorce, with spouses and lawyers agreeing in advance to forgo threats and theatrics. But where there are lawyers, there are lawsuits, and the …
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Have you ever wondered what makes or breaks a marriage? One recent study suggests that "self-expansion" might be a crucial part of the equation. Dubbed by psychologist Arthur Aron, self-expansion occurs when your relationship adds excitement and interest to your …
Divorce mediation is increasingly becoming more widely used as an alternative to court based practices for reaching a settlement. However, many couples are unaware of what to expect from this process or what preparations should be made beforehand. Manhattan conflict …
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An order prohibiting the removal of a child from a country without the noncustodial parent's consent is enforceable under an international child abduction treaty, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Monday. In Abbott v. Abbott, a dispute between the American …
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