Divorce is a very stressful time. Instead of just accepting that you are going to be stressed until the decree is finalized, you can use the four A's to help you keep your stress to a manageable level.The first A is avoid. This doesn't mean that you are going to avoid...
Learning that your spouse has filed for divorce might be a shock, but if you think a divorce is coming, you should learn about your options.The most important thing for you to remember if you are served with divorce papers is that ignoring them can lead to problems....
The cost of raising a child is considerable. Each year, the United States Department of Agriculture issues a report about what parents can expect to pay to raise a child. Taking a look into the figures noted in this report makes it really easy to see why it is...
Malicious mother syndrome was the subject of our recent blog post. While no parent ever wants to think that their child's other parent would sabotage their child's life in that manner, it is sometimes the reality of the situation. This is one reason why it is so...
A psychologist by the name of Ira Turkat first coined the term "Malicious Parent Syndrome" in describing patterns of abnormal parental behavior that occurs during divorces.While Malicious Parent Syndrome has never been formally recognized as a form of mental disorder,...
Going through a divorce is difficult. The emotional reactions of the situation can lead you to act in manners that aren't normal for you. If you are in the midst of a divorce, remember these points so that you can help to protect your interests.First, be careful what...
Having to part with the possessions you worked hard to get can be difficult, but doing so is a reality in divorces. You have to make sure that you have a clear head when it comes time to divide property because letting your emotional attachment to the items rule can...
Getting divorced can impact every aspect of your life. There is one area that it can impact that you might not be able to fully control -- your credit score. This is because when you get a divorce, you and your ex have to divide the property that you have amassed....
Seeing your child is important because this is the only way that you can build a relationship with the child. For parents who are divorced or no longer in a relationship, the child custody order guides them on who gets to spend time with the child when. It is...
Parents who are dealing with child custody issues know that it is often difficult to force a child to go spend time with the other parent when the child doesn't want to go. This unwillingness can be because of a host of reasons, but one thing is certain -- the parent...