After marriage to a narcissist, you may already know how much he or she likes control. Most narcissists want to call the shots, including calling the shots with your children. Following a divorce, most children thrive in an environment where the parents can come...
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Get Out and Enjoy the Weather
Fall weather is here, and it is time to have some fun! Try not to let divorce and family law issues get you down this season. Instead, take your family out to do fun autumn activities and get your mind on something else. Click here for some awesome, budget-friendly...
Staying Sane While Divorcing an Alcoholic
Divorce is not a simple process, especially when your spouse is an alcoholic. This added factor can cause extra mental and physical anguish to your divorce. Click here to learn a few tips on staying sane during the process....
Tips to prevent financial loss after your divorce
To most people, divorce is synonymous with poverty. While it is true that splitting from your spouse can impact your financial standing, you have the potential to mitigate a great deal of those repercussions. When you understand some ways you can prevent financial...
Tips for coparenting in different states and countries
Coparenting in different households, or from a military post, is challenging enough as it is. When you are coparenting over hundreds or thousands of miles, every little problem is magnified. Fortunately, technology and affordable travel have eased this situation...
Where should you file for divorce as a military member?
As a member of the military, you may move around a lot or not have a permanent home. When it comes time to file for divorce, this may make you wonder where you should file your paperwork. Military OneSource explains the law allows you three options for where you can...
What is parallel parenting?
In an ideal world, divorced couples would end on neutral-to-good terms. However, this is not always the case. In many instances, the anger and pain from the events leading up to the divorce may cause couples to never wish to speak again. Unfortunately, if you have...
What happens to stock options in a divorce?
Many companies offer their employees stock options as part of a compensation package. A stock option is a contract that allows an employee to purchase shares of stock at a specific price. If you have stock options with your employer, you may wonder how these get...
What Is the Seven Year Itch?
Have you ever heard of the "seven-year itch"? This term refers to a time in a relationship when one or both partners becomes unsatisfied. To learn how to avoid this, click here.
Is your relocation request in the best interests of your child?
There are many reasons a divorced parent with custody of a child wishes to relocate. In your case, the move revolves around a better job. Relocation will require you to petition the court and modify your divorce settlement agreement. Will the court approve your...