By Dad “X” Divorce is inherently combative. Unfortunately having attorneys writing letters back and forth is expensive and should be part of a consideration you show your ex should the question of you being combative comes up in court. With every outrageous breaking of a divorce decree or parenting plan, …
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When parents decide to divorce, it thrusts their children into a frightening, stressful world. They are inevitably faced with situations and emotions that can be difficult to understand and reconcile.
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Although the reasons why are unclear, the divorce rate for couples older than 50 has exploded over the last quarter-century. Since the 1980s, the overall divorce rate has steadily declined. However, since 1990, the divorce rate for Americans older than 50 has doubled and more than doubled for those over 65. …
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Question: I have been a stay-at-home father for more than a year. Although I currently receive no disability benefits, I am physically unable to work. Will my wife be able to sue me for child support? We are also in the process of selling a house and might split the …
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The proposal for a White House Council on Boys and Men was originally inspired in response to the creation of the White House Council on Women and Girls. According to Coalition to Create a White House Council On Boys and Men Commissioner Terry Brennan, the current generation of boys will be …
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Question: What rights do I have when it comes to deciding what medications my child takes? My son has ADHD and my ex and I disagree about what medication he needs to take. We have split custody and I am the primary parent.
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It is no secret that divorce can be excruciating for children. Seeing their parents’ marriage end can have negative effects on kids that can last well into their adult years. Linda Ranson Jacobs is one of the country’s leading experts in the areas of children and divorce and single-parent family …
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By Sara Gabriella, Contributing Author Effects of Divorce on Children Numerous studies over the past decades that have evaluated the effect of divorce on children’s mental and emotional development have identified the level of conflict between parents, and how well they navigate co-parenting, as the primary factors in determining whether …
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Question: Is child support tied to insurance? If my employer keeps raising the cost of my insurance that I have to cover for my child, can that lower my child support payment?
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Divorce is probably the most emotional thing a family will ever go through. Children, even ones that are well-adjusted, often need someone to talk to besides their parents about the situation. One of the best things you can do for your kids in divorce is to find a qualified counselor …
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