DadsDivorce Live: Meditating Through Divorce & Holiday Stress

If this is your first holiday season as a divorced father, you’re likely trying to reconcile a flux of emotions while still trying to cope with the typical stress that comes with this time of year.

Utilize Mindfulness Meditation To Survive Divorce

November and December are often the most difficult months of the year for divorced fathers, especially if you just recently went through the breakup. On top of going through one of life’s most difficult transitions, you also must deal with the traditional hustle and bustle of the holidays. There is …

Is Mental Health Considered In Custody Decisions?

Question: I suffer from bipolar disorder and am in the middle of a child custody case. My wife and her attorney are using my health against me. Can they do this? What can I do to defend myself?

Ambivalent Marriages Pose Health Risks

There is a longstanding notion that married couples enjoy significantly greater health than unmarried individuals.

4 Habits That Can Derail Your Divorce Recovery

Divorce is in many ways similar to death. Like death, there are different stages of divorce a person must transition through before they can completely move on. The final stage, recovery, might be the most difficult. It’s natural for many men to want to cling to that failed relationship and …

Put Children First During Divorce

Although divorce is sometimes unavoidable and can ultimately be for the best for all parties involved, the decision to dissolve a marriage should never be taken lightly. As the above BuzzFeed video illustrates, divorce can have long-lasting effects years down the road not just for you, but also your children. …

What Should My Child Support Be Used For?

Question: What is my child support supposed to be used for? Do I need to give my ex more money when she asks for it or only the amount specifically called for in the divorce agreement?

Do Men Take Breakups Harder Than Women?

Do men or women take breakups harder? New research suggests that women might experience more emotional turmoil after a split, but men have more difficulty recovering. Researchers from Binghamption University and University College London recently surveyed nearly 6,000 participants from 96 countries and asked them to rate the emotional and …

Could An Anxiety Disorder Warrant An Annulment?

Question: My wife and I are heading toward divorce. She recently started receiving treatment for an anxiety disorder after years of refusing as I pleaded with her to seek help. Does her mental condition, being classified as an illness by a psychiatrist, warrant any consideration to seek an annulment based …

New Study Shows Divorce Experience Has An Upside

When you’re in the midst of a messy, painful divorce or separation, it can seem like life is over. Many people going through a split even use language and imagery that evoke images of death and dying. However, a new study suggests that people who have experienced extreme hardships, such …