For Divorce, Do You Need a Lawyer, a Mediator, or Both? divorce order In most cases, I would recommend both, but there are exceptions. In many cases, you can save thousands of dollars by having a mediator help you...
Ten Co-Parenting Tips by Guest Author Elinor Robin, Ph.D. and Virginia L Colin, Ph.D. (mostly Elinor) 1. If you have not done so already, call a truce with your Ex. Divorced parents can succeed at co-parenting. To begin, a ceasefire...
Stay-At-Home Parents — Moms and Dads Baby and Mom Recently I read a HuffPost article about regrets about being a stay-at-home mom. It was a good article about the long-term economic, social, and psychological costs of leaving a...
Your Behavior, Your Kids, and Divorce by guest author Sharon Zarozny Sharon Zarozny Ask anyone who’s been through it, and they’ll tell you one of the most gut-wrenching aspects of separation and divorce is figuring out how to co-parent...
Divorced Parents Stay Connected Divorced parents may talk frequently. OK, yes, there are some deadbeat moms and dads who just drop out of their children’s lives. Fortunately for the children, these parents are in the minority. And to be fair...
That’s a Lie! angry woman It is a phrase I hear often. Often the person who says it appears to be angry or scornful. Usually the other person becomes angry or defensive. The phase interferes with constructive communication. “That’s a...
COVID-19 Note: Mediation services are also available online. The Children’s Bill of Rights in Divorce a path to divorce? by Guest Author Robert E. Emery, Ph.D. Divorced parents still must fulfill their responsibilities to their kids, and in my view,...
Separation and Reconciliation Agreements Sadly, most couples who separate remain separated and eventually divorce. Sometimes, though, some time away from each other, with counseling during the separation, helps them find ways to heal and strengthen their relationship. While they are unsure...
Spousal Support in Virginia In Virginia there are two ways of deciding about spousal support, also known as alimony. The first is used prior to the divorce. The second is used for the period after the date of divorce. Temporary Spousal Support...
Domestic Violence woman It’s a tough topic. People don’t like to think about it. They don’t want to know how many people are affected by it. According to a 2010 CDC study,* one of every four women and one...
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