Is marriage becoming obsolete? As families gather for Thanksgiving this year, nearly one in three American children is living with a parent who is divorced, separated or never-married. More people are accepting the view that wedding bells aren't needed to …

Four in 10 say marriage is becoming obsolete Read more »

When your children come to you with their tales of marital woe beware. There will be a great temptation to finance your child's divorce, thinking that you are helping them get custody or more marital property but in most cases, …

Grandparents and Divorce Read more »

Call it the ultimate test of the parent-child relationship: going into business together. We're not talking about founders of established companies passing the reins to the next generation. We're talking about Mom or Dad starting a company with the person …

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Going through a divorce is one of the most difficult experiences one can face. It is often emotionally draining, time consuming, and costly. Divorce becomes even more challenging when children are involved and issues over custody arise. There are several …

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Parenting through Separation & Divorce December 6, 2010 7:30 - 9:00 PM. Registration is Required. All parents are concerned about the well-being of their children as they face the challenges of separation and divorce. This workshop helps parents understand their …

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On my first date with the man I've been seeing for more than a year now, we did the usual swapping of information about ourselves, our kids, our work, our homes. Then something happened to give me pause. When the …

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In 22 years of practice as a divorce lawyer and mediator, I've read all the research about what separated and divorced parents ought to do at the holidays, and I've seen what works and what doesn't, and I've used a …

Children of Divorce List Their Holiday Do's and Don'ts Read more »

If I think of family plus caregiving, it always equals a stressful situation no matter how functional a family might be. Throw in some poor family dynamics, established sibling patterns, control issues usually involving physical, emotional, legal and financial concerns; …

WrestleMania: Caregiving Alongside My Sister Read more »

One of the problems with divorces is that they're never really over. You survive the negotiations or trial and then find that problems crop up in the months and years afterwards, sending you back to court. This can lead to …

Special strategies for divorce Read more »

(Please Note: this article is specific to AZ and some legal information may not pertain to your state) Saving time and money appears to be the trend these days, and it isn't any different when getting divorced. From 2009 to …

Mediated divorces now more common Read more »