The overall divorce rate in the U.S. may be dropping, but according to a study by Bowling Green University, the divorce rate for those 50 and over has doubled in the past two decades. Pat, a 54-year-old Minneapolis resident, knows …
I'm sick. And I didn't even know it. According to an article by Dr. David Wygant on Huffington Post, divorce can be as preventable as the common cold, and Dr. Wygant, relationship therapist and dating expert, has the "cure." Well, …
It's tough enough for kids to go back to school, and it's even harder for the children of parents who are separated or divorcing. Kids may worry that their lives will change dramatically or that they will be forced to …
Heading Back to School? Putting Your Children's Best Interest First Read more »
Back-to-school brings its own set of pressures. For kids, there can be anxiety about new teachers, classroom challenges and friendships. For parents, concerns may include the cost of new "in" gear, scheduling all the extracurriculars and getting kids out the …
(The same would apply to recognizing your Future Ex-Wife) The best way to avoid divorce, even before you get married, is to understand the power of the "R" word, i.e., rationalization. This is the process of trying to create a …
Many New Yorkers—and people all around the world—celebrated our generation's civil rights breakthrough victory, the Marriage Equality Act, passed June 24, 2011. Still others have noted—correctly—that while this is a meaningful step toward the ultimate goal of genuine marriage equality, …
Creative Parenting Agreements Still Needed With Same-Sex Marriage Read more »
Kudos to the millions of "sandwich-generation" Americans. These exhausted souls spend their time and money caring for and supporting not only their own children (and sometimes, grandchildren), but their parents as well. All while trying to advance their own careers …
For members of the so-called sandwich generation, fitting the needs of aging parents into an already busy life can be a recipe for severe indigestion. Determining whether an elderly person can stay in their residence or needs more intensive care, …
Elder care: Going it alone can be a recipe for burnout Read more »
The same-sex marriage movement is enjoying serious momentum these days with New York becoming the sixth state, and by far the largest, to legalize same-sex marriage, and the Obama administration announcement that it would no longer defend the Defense of …
“It Zigs, It Zags . . .” Even the typically exacting New York Times had a hard time describing the stock market’s wild swings last week. Without question, the volatility on Wall Street has us all a bit on-edge about …
What a Volatile Stock Market May Mean for a Woman's Divorce Settlement Agreement Read more »