Being a stay-at-home mom is usually a wonderful experience for the women who have this opportunity. They might not be prepared for the possibility of having to forge a life on their own if the marriage ends. This situation happens more than some people realize, and...
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When parents get along, divorce is easier on kids
As you may assume from what you've seen in the past, when you and your partner can get along, even during a divorce, your children are going to fare better. Children are struggling with many things when going through a divorce including changes to their routines,...
Adjusting to single parenting doesn’t have to be too stressful
One of the biggest changes that parents have to go through when they divorce is becoming accustomed to being a single parent. This can be difficult because they will have to do everything on their own when they have the children. Fortunately, adjusting to single...
Make a plan for pets when you divorce
People often call pets their "fur babies," which makes it easy to understand that these animals are members of the family. Many people don't automatically think about what is going to happen with pets when a marriage dissolves. This can actually be a contentious area...
Why might divorce over 60 have increased complications?
It is becoming increasingly common for spouses over the age of 60 to decide to file for divorce. There are many reasons for this, but a big factor is the way in which a person's lifestyle changes after retirement. Retirement can vastly alter the dynamic of a marriage,...
Tips for social media use and child custody
Parents make decisions on a daily basis that can impact their children. One series of daily yet momentous decisions involves what they share on social media. While websites like Facebook and Instagram can be great ways to keep up with friends and loved ones, you have...
Dealing with contentious matters in child custody
Some parents have co-parenting situations that are stress free. Others have to deal with contentious issues that cause a lot of anxiety and stress. When you are in the latter group, finding ways to work through the problems can be a challenge. Child custody is one...
Hoping to keep the house in your Minnesota divorce?
When couples divorce, there are many issues that they have to address. If there are minor children, they need to reach agreeable terms for child support, custody and visitation. In some families, those arrangements may be the primary source of divorce conflict....
Fighting for joint custody during a high-asset divorce
Going through a divorce can be especially difficult when the stakes are high. But everyone's most important asset is their children, and after working to divide the material things, many high-asset couples worry about how much they will have to fight in order to...
Medical decisions can be a challenge in child custody cases
Child custody cases come with a variety of challenges for the parents. Since you and the child's other parent aren't in a relationship any longer, and it may be a hostile new interpersonal dynamic between you and your ex, you may come to realize that making decisions...