"All is flux, nothing stays still." – Plato Custody arrangements (whether decided by a court order or by mutual agreement of the divorcing parents) generally are based on the “best interests” of [...]
Myths are widely-held beliefs not based in reality. When they become attached to highly-emotional subjects, such as divorce, they can become extremely powerful in shaping both desires and actions. I offer my [...]
The concept of a postnuptial agreement is not a familiar one to most married couples, although many will likely have heard of pre-nuptial agreements (signed in anticipation of the parties’ marriage) or [...]
Every parent is instinctively programmed to protect their children. But how does a parent married to an alcoholic best do that? To stay married is to model a dysfunctional marriage for your [...]
It's a matter of public policy that parents are responsible for the economic support of their children. In the event of a divorce where there are minor children, the ability of each [...]
Successful reconciliation requires wholehearted commitment. Both spouses must focus on (re)building trust and understanding the other. If you want to reconcile, you need to be willing to take a hard look at [...]
Issues involving children can be among the most difficult to address in divorce. Each parent wants to have a strong role in decisions regarding their children. In addition, those decisions often must [...]
Those going through a divorce are often dismayed when their spouse takes an extreme view about issues needing to be resolved. In Carrie’s case, her husband Scott insisted that the divorce settlement [...]
No matter how long you’ve been married, you're likely aware of your spouse’s habits with regard to his or her cellphone. Charles, for example, noticed that his wife had started going outside [...]
Consider this scenario: You’ve spent a great deal of time, money and emotional energy achieving a resolution to the financial and child-related issues in your divorce. Most likely, you and your ex-spouse [...]
