Divorce

If you and your spouse own a dog and you’re getting divorced, you may be wondering how to get custody. You think of your pet as a member of your family, almost like a child. You want to make sure that you still get to spend time with them after the divorce. Perhaps...

Blended families are common, and the relationships that form within these families can last for life, even if the new family unit does not. Stepparents often develop very close bonds with the children of their spouses that they will maintain for the rest of their...

The decision to divorce is one that’s usually not taken lightly. Most people think hard about what they’re going to do. One thing that some don’t expect is the changes that come during the first year after the divorce. Some of these changes and other things that...

You left your spouse, and you have every intention of ending your marriage. Then you found out that you’re pregnant. What does this mean for you, your spouse and your child? Here are some basics that you should know: Your child will still be presumed to be your...

There is no denying that divorce under any circumstance is a difficult undertaking. Fortunately, divorce does not have to be a contentious process that is characterized by anger, mischief and bitterness. Done amicably, divorce can actually be your stepping stone to...

Divorce is never easy and there are many contentious matters to settle. If children are involved, then both parents will be focused on protecting their well-being. On top of that there are also issues relating to finances, property and business that must be...

If you're going through a divorce and discover that your spouse failed to disclose the existence of some assets acquired throughout the marriage, you need to take action and protect your interests. You deserve a share of all marital property since you contributed to...

Once you and your spouse decide to get divorced, you've probably already been thinking about it for some time. You may have had discussions about it between the two of you. If you’re parents, though, then you are going to have to break this news to your children. When...

Holidays are fun for everyone, but they are often particularly important to young and school-age children. Kids may look forward to seeing family members, exchanging gifts or eating special holiday foods all year round. Your family probably has its own special...

Every marriage goes through ups and downs, but many of them will recover from even the most difficult times. Sometimes, marital hardship can actually strengthen the relationship between spouses.  Other times, conflict only deepens as time goes on, leading to a major...