Everybody going through a divorce ultimately hopes that it will be quick and uncomplicated -- but things don't always go that way.Well, one 45-year-old Florida woman took an approach to her divorce that has now made national headlines. She and her husband had...
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Year: 2019
Is it time to discuss the holiday visitation schedule?
The nights are getting longer, the air is getting colder and we're already in October. Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas will all be happening before you know it. That means that it's time to discuss your holiday plans with your co-parent and make any necessary...
Leaving your abuser: What you need to know
If you're in an abusive relationship, you know that the only sure road to safety is to get out and put some distance between yourself and your abuser.Unfortunately, the mere act of leaving can actually make your situation more dangerous -- at least for a while. Here...
Survive your divorce by using these tips
It doesn't matter how you got to this point -- you're there and you're getting divorced. Now, you have to find a way to reinvent your life and move forward. Where do you start? Here are some practical tips that you can use: 1. Remember what's most important to you For...
Common divorce mistakes you need to avoid
Are you headed for a divorce? If so, brace yourself because everybody who finds out will likely have advice they want to share.The big problem is that a lot of people get their facts about divorce mixed up. If you rely on that information to guide your actions, you...
How to protect your children from emotional issues after divorce
You can't completely protect your child from the fallout of your divorce. However, you can minimize the effects. By concentrating on your emotional awareness, you can help your children develop theirs -- and weather the tides of the divorce a little easier. Here are...
California ‘red flag’ laws and domestic violence
Gun Violence Restraining Orders (GVRO) -- which are generally called "red flag" laws -- exist in numerous states -- including California. They have just seldom been used -- until now. In the past, police officers often had a difficult time separating potentially...
Trouble dealing with your ex-spouse? There’s an app for that!
One of the biggest headaches parents face post-divorce is the fact that their marriage may be over but their relationship with their child's other parent is not.Mothers and fathers alike tend to dread the interactions they have to have with each other over things...
August is Child Support Awareness Month in California
Are you having trouble establishing paternity of your child because you and the baby's father aren't married? Are you having difficulty collecting court-ordered support because your ex-spouse has dropped off the radar? Is your ex-spouse self-employed and suddenly...
Should you stay married to your transgender spouse?
What happens when your spouse finally announces that he or she was born into the wrong body? Whether you're in a same-sex marriage or a heterosexual marriage, navigating the emotional and relationship fallout when a spouse reveals his or her truth can be complicated...