Co-parenting is a challenge, no matter how long parents have been doing it or how amicable they are. There are simply some issues that parents disagree on or cannot anticipate. For instance, if you co-parent, you likely never expected to be navigating this arrangement...
5 ways to make the holidays easier after divorce
If you divorced this year, the upcoming holidays might well be more stressful than joyful. However, you can make it easier to navigate this time of year so that it is more enjoyable as you adjust to a new normal. If you are recently divorced, consider the following...
Does a spouse have anger issues?
Feeling angry from time to time is natural, but some people seem to feel angry all the time. This can make them difficult to be around, particularly for spouses, children or others who come in contact with them. These people are volatile, demanding and cause enormous...
What happens to Social Security benefits after a divorce?
Social Security benefits generally have a complex and confusing set of rules, but it becomes more so when a couple divorces. So, it is helpful to simplify. It is important to note ex-spouses married ten or more years are entitled to receive 50% of the (derivative or...
Protecting yourself from false allegations during divorce
If you are getting a divorce and your soon-to-be-ex-spouse is angry, bitter or unpredictable, you could be in for some challenges as you navigate this process. One particularly troubling situation you could face is your ex making false allegations about you. False...
Bad habits for the newly divorced
Divorce can have a seismic impact on peoples’ lives. Spouses and parents often go through a period of adjustment as they navigate parenting plans, support two households, and live independently. Because they no longer live under the same roof, parents will need to...
Spying on spouses has never been easier
People walking around certain parts of the city or public gathering spaces are used to seeing security cameras. They are mounted outside at intersections and inside at malls, bars and stores. People may or may not be aware of this, depending on how discreet the camera...
Divorce in the era of social media
Social media is a ubiquitous part of life for many of us. People use it to share triumphs, setbacks, and the mundane with friends, family and others. It can seem harmless to post updates or shots from a family trip, a night out with the girls, or a child's...
Balancing custody and career takes planning
Divorce impacts many parts of a family. While there is a justifiable emphasis on minimizing the split's impact on the children, parents may want to make major changes as single coparents. This can mean more equally balancing the logistics of pick-ups and drop-offs and...
Understanding ‘best interests of the child’
When parents divorce or break up, they may disagree on what custody arrangement is in their child's best interests. Often, these disagreements stem from the fact that they do not understand what "best interests of the child" means in the legal sense. Factors that...
