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Sharing parenting duties is challenging for every divorced couple, but it can be even more complicated when one or both parents serve in the military. Parenting time is often affected by uncertainty over future deployments overseas or stateside. However, Washington...
The paternity of a child is not always clear cut. Sometimes a mother may be uncertain about who the biological father of her child is. In other cases, the mother may not wish to acknowledge the father – and the father may want to establish their parental rights to...
Divorce, no matter when it occurs, can be a real challenge for couples. Marriage can bring many benefits to couples both personally and financially, and divorce means a loss of these benefits. The financial costs of divorce can be particularly severe for older...
Co-parenting after a divorce is not always easy, and when back-to-school issues are thrown into the mix, it can become even more stressful. But there are ways to make things easier for parents and children – so stress levels are lower, and everyone can have a good...
Being a military spouse comes with certain sacrifices. But being married to a servicemember also comes with some valuable government benefits. If divorce is on the table, you may have justified fears about how your marriage dissolution may affect your access to those...
If you are going through a divorce, you may be tempted to turn to social media for companionship, solidarity or simply an outlet to release your anger and frustration. However, before you give in to this temptation, it’s important to stop and think. Social media use...
If you are going through a divorce, you may have no desire to maintain contact with your ex-spouse. Of course, if children are involved, minimal communication may be unavoidable. But if you and your ex don’t have children together, you may find it easiest to simply...
It's obvious. Your marriage isn't working anymore. You are your spouse are both unhappy, and your children are living in a stressful and unhealthy environment. Rather than continuing in an unhappy marriage, divorce may be the best option. Once you’ve made the decision...
Former Fleetwood Mac lead guitarist Lindsey Buckingham and his wife Kristen Messner have gone “their own way.” Messner ended the 21-year marriage when she filed for divorce in Los Angeles, according to court records. The pair met at a 2000 photoshoot in which Messner...
Divorce takes a toll on families, especially children of divorcing parents. A child’s anxiety can be compounded by many things parents don’t control. This includes divorce portrayals in movies, television, music and other popular culture. Children can also be...
