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 …

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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 …

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(PLEASE NOTE: Rules about fees are state specific & the information in this article may not apply to your state) The most common lawyer needs for people 25 to 35 are family law (marriage dissolution, child custody and child support), …

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(This article is specific to UK cases but the same warnings may be applicable to US cases) Almost half of family lawyers believe that those embroiled in “big money” divorce cases are likely to conceal assets during proceedings following a …

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The well-meaning grandparents were still carrying old wounds and hurts from their divorces. They felt completely helpless when they watched their children file for divorce or separate from spouses, imposing family turbulence on their grandchildren. Why, the grandparents wondered, didn't …

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Although my daughters and I have often talked about this time in our lives over the years, they both still resent the fact that I didn't hide my anger from them, and even worse, railed about their father in front …

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Dealing with the marital home is complicated in our tough economic times. Ten or fifteen years ago when I was doing divorce settlements, one of the most valuable assets was the marital home. Almost every home had equity, along with …

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Co-parenting during the summer can be hellish (ever tried coordinating vacation schedules with your ex? It can require strategic abilities Napoleon would have admired). But if there's anything more crazy-making for divorced parents, it's sending kids back to school post-split. …

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