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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...
At first, it didn't seem like a big deal. Your neighbor was doing some yard work, and a few boards ended up on your side of the property line. Before long, there are more items on your property, and you're worried that soon your neighbor's belongings will be taking...
Our language around a lot of things has changed in recent years. While some people may lament the rise of “political correctness,” in many cases, it’s just about being sensitive to people’s feelings and recognizing how powerful language can be. Adoption is no...
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...
You want to do what is right for your children, and that includes making sure they see you and the other parent regularly. You know that in the best-case scenario, your children would still feel that they have full access to both parents and have the financial support...
In an ideal world, you and your co-parent would amicably share custody of your children. You’d have brief but pleasant conversations as you drop them off or pick them up at each other’s homes, keep each other informed about academic, health and personal issues the...
Working out custody is not so much about what you or your spouse wants but what your child needs. Judges must make custody decisions based on the child’s best interests. There is no simple way to define a child’s best interests. Rather the judge must look at a wide...
Divorce causes a significant amount of tumult in a couple’s life. It’s especially tough on the kids, who have to adjust to a greatly altered situation at home than they are accustomed to. Making the transition as easy and stress-free as possible for them can be...
Adoption is a gift that parents give themselves – and a gift they give their adopted child. As the ranks of children caught in the foster care system keep growing, there’s more need than ever before for adoptive parents to open their doors and provide children with...