I recently read a blog on the Huffington Post advocating for a statutory policy in all cases that children should spend equal time with both parents. I've specialized in family law for over 40 years and have handled many custody disputes. I've seen a trend for shared or equal parenting time, though I do not believe that it should be statutorily mandated.Divorce is not a situation -- especially with children -- where one size fits all. It is... [...]
After an affair, couples often feel blindsided by the betrayal. "I have no clue how we got here," one partner will say. "I can't believe this happened to us."
But therapists who counsel couples in such a position usually have a very good understanding of why it happened. And they also know what couples can do to stave off an affair in the future. Below, experts share seven things couples can do to minimize their risk of infidelity.
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No. 1 deadbeat parent pleads guilty to owing $1.2 million" reads the headline from the Associated Press. The article details a father fleeing first to Florida and then to Thailand, resulting in child-support arrears since 2002.His name is Robert Sand and he sits in jail. Deported from the Philippines in November, he was sent to Los Angeles where he was arrested by federal marshals, and then extradited to New York where he has been held without... [...]
The financial effects of divorce could be worse than any downturn in the economy. An average bear market lasts 15 months and results in a 32 percent loss in investments, according to investment firm Edward Jones. Meanwhile, a divorce can wipe out 50 percent of a person’s assets and never ends, says Ken Moraif, founder and senior advisor of Dallas-based financial firm Money Matters.“Financially, there are few things more devastating than a... [...]
Children of single parents grow up seeing a very different example of romantic love than those who grew up in a "normal" household. Namely, none at all.Growing up with loving parents can fill you with positive examples of how to handle relationships when you're older. Even having two parents who hate each others' guts can demonstrate what NOT to do. Either way, it's a learning experience.But children of a single parent are left to gain that... [...]
