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Holding a family meeting to discuss divorce may be a difficult topic to bring up, but it is absolutely important to have this talk as a family. Include everyone. You and your spouse should tell the children together, and you should have all of your children in the...
Have you heard of parental alienation syndrome (PAS)? It’s a term that’s been around for decades, based on a theory proposed by a child psychologist who wrote about what he found to be a “shocking number” of child custody battles that involved a mother alleging that...
The decision to divorce is usually only made after considerable thought about whether the relationship is salvageable or not. Once you know that you’re going to divorce, you have to embark on one of the most difficult aspects of the end of the marriage – dealing with...
During a divorce, it's easy to turn into some kind of ego monster who can only think about their own feelings and desires. If you have children, however, you can't afford to become so focused on yourself that you don't act to protect your children during what will...
You loved your child the moment they were born, but after a long discussion with your girlfriend, you knew that there was a potential that you were not the father. You want to ask for paternity testing, but you already signed a voluntary acknowledgment of paternity....
It’s no secret that a divorce can be difficult for children. They may want the parents to stay together, they may not like all the changes in their lives, and especially with younger children, they may not really understand why this is all happening. As a parent, you...
Divorce is never easy when children are involved. Kids often find it difficult to understand the situation and to cope with their parents splitting up. They often blame themselves or think their actions can prevent the divorce. It can take a year or longer for your...
Whether it’s your sibling, a parent or your best friend, it’s hard to watch someone go through a divorce. You know that they need comfort and help -- but you may still feel somewhat helpless to ease their sorrows. Here are some ideas: Don’t volunteer advice. No two...
You and your spouse adopted a sibling pair during your second year of marriage. Together, you began to raise your children and had a wonderful life together, at least for a while. Unfortunately, the way you want to raise your kids is not exactly the same as how your...
Children may have some behavioral issues when their parents are divorcing. This isn’t something that’s uncommon, but it does need to be addressed when it happens. In some cases, the children might not act out when they are with their parents, so you should consider...
