Your spouse was the household’s primary wage earner, and you’ve either stayed at home or only worked part-time so that you could assume more of the household duties and take care of the children. Now, however, your spouse wants a divorce -- and suddenly what used to...
If you are having a hard time coming up with a custody schedule that works for you due to your job or other responsibilities, you and your ex-spouse may eventually settle on a schedule that provides you with visitation but not as much time with your kids as you’d...
Researchers from the University of California at San Diego, Harvard and Brown recently collaborated on a study about divorce. Their analysis of their large data set suggests that divorce may be contagious. The researchers determined that the potential for one...
One concern divorcing parents often have is how their divorce will impact their kids. Some parents worry about the end of their marriage affecting their child's behavior and mental health. The combination of these factors may lead to academic issues as well. One study...
There is no doubt that going through a divorce can be hard. It is not unusual for emotions and tensions to run high. Even the most collected person can have their life turned upside down by divorce. Couple this with instant access to social media “friends,” and you...
It may be your sincere intention to keep up with child support payments after a Pennsylvania divorce. However, it can be tricky to come up with a strategy to do so as well as meeting your other financial obligations. These four steps could reduce the risk of you...
Your marriage is important to you, but you know that it isn’t exactly how it should be. What you’ve been trying to decide is if you should look into a divorce or if it’s reasonable to want to try to stay with your spouse and make your marriage work. There are some...
Some parents think that they need to remain in a bad marriage for the sake of the children. What they might not realize is that children with divorced parents are often just as well-adjusted as children who live with both parents. It’s important to note that being...
Many people wouldn't become parents if they knew that they would eventually need to take care of their child on their own. That's what moms and dads who share joint custody of their child often have to do, though. Most parents who couldn't make things work with each...
Everyone handles intense emotions differently. The anger, grief or betrayal people experience during a divorce can prompt them to do some very questionable things. Some people go through an early midlife crisis, hopping from relationship to relationship and...
