Divorce and family law differs from state to state. Naturally, the more liberal the state tends to be, the more lax the laws are. That being said, California is viewed as a state that does things a little differently in terms of governing its people, especially in terms of family…
After divorce, it’s the parent’s job to level out the field for the children, not vice versa. As an ex-spouse you might be a complete wreck, but as a newly single parent you are going to have to be a complete rock. But for a child of divorce there should…
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, and all that jazz. In post-divorce life, the holidays can seem like nothing more than a cruel joke, especially for families who have recently gone through a divorce. Even if your divorce wasn’t too nasty or filled with resentment, the holidays throw every recent…
Your divorce may be just beginning, mid-way completed, or finalized, and you’re sitting at home, all alone one night. You’re unnerved by the silence, and you suddenly feel a sharp pang in your heart. It’s not a heart attack, you’re just missing your child, who is visiting your ex. Ignoring…
Adult relationships and their intricate dynamics have been dissected and stamped into our culture for thousands of years. But divorce and separation has also been around for a long period of time, whether recognized by governments and churches or not. Stipulations within divorce sometimes have a lot in common with…
Divorced couples that have children are often in a tough situation. Even after all of the divorce proceedings have been finalized, your relationship is never over. Being a single parent can be tough enough, but not being to establish a workable co-parenting relationship with your ex can be severely detrimental…
Raising a child in a happy home can still have its heartaches and stresses. No matter how many books or studies are published no one has the exact right path for a parent or parents to follow for successfully raising children. With the rise of the divorce rate in the…
There have been many instances throughout pop culture where divorce has been dramatized both on the big screen and in TV programs. Some movies have taken a light hearted approach bordering on the absurdity of the strain a marriage can put on both men and women. While others have taken…
The kids going off to school after summer is tough for any parent, but for those who have recently completed and processed their online divorce forms, the experience can be a lot more emotional. It might also get you thinking, though, about what this new school year means for you…