I suppose it's an occupational hazard. It happens regularly. First, there's a moment of awkwardness. They recognize, but can't place me. Then it hits them: I am the judge on Divorce Court, and that's when it begins. People start telling me …

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Divorcing parents usually worry about the long-term emotional impact their split could have on the kids, but new research suggests there may be a physical fallout, too. The Canadian research suggests the children of divorce may be at a higher …

Children of divorce more prone to strokes as adults Read more »

Divorce rates have been declining statewide for reasons that include the fact that couples are waiting longer to get married and living together rather than marrying.Financial considerations also affect the divorce rate, experts say.The counties with the lowest divorce rate …

Divorce rate in Michigan on the decline Read more »

“Everyone’s a child at Christmas,” the saying goes. At Thanksgiving, however, everyone simply acts like one—petulant, complaining, unhelpful, boastful—as they all assume their prescribed roles. (You, of course, are perfect.) No matter how mature your relatives may be in everyday …

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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 »

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 …

Parenting through Separation & Divorce Read more »

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 …

Dismantling the Marriage But Not the House Read more »

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 »