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The Surprising Way You Can Jeopardize Your Own Divorce Settlement

Robert Hughes, Jr. | Posted 05.28.2012

Read More: Negotiation, Shame, Regret, Guilt, Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, Ann Buysse, Belgium, Ghent University, Custody, Anne Wietzker, Cooperation, Negative Emotions, Mediation, Legal System, Ruben Brondeel, Tom Loeys, Divorce News

Guilt, shame and regret are common emotions that are experienced during the divorce process.

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Why Is My Ex Sabotaging Our Divorce?

Katie Amatruda | Posted 05.16.2012

Read More: Divorce Struggles, Custody, Divorce, Divorce Settlement, Life After Divorce, Settlement, How to Divorce, Divorce News

Is he trying to wear me down? Run up my legal fees so high that I have no choice except to capitulate? Or does he love the power he's holding over me?

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What Divorcing Parents Need To Know About Their Special Needs Kids

Sherri Donovan, Esq. | Posted 05.04.2012

Read More: Special Needs Child, Divorce, Parenting Coordinator, Special Needs Children and Divorce, Spousal Support, Co-Parenting, Child Custody, Custody, Divorce-and-Parenting, Divorce Advice, Divorce News

Divorced or never-married co-parents of a special needs child may face additional and substantial challenges, especially when their child requires lifelong care and support.

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5 Ways Men Sabotage Their Custody Cases

Joseph E. Cordell | Posted 04.02.2012

Read More: Divorce Court, Parenting After Divorce, Divorce Custody, Child Custody, Divorce, Custody, Divorce News

Guys cannot afford to fall any further behind when it comes to presenting their case for custody. Since the evaluation process by the judge will encompass all of your behavior, you will want to heed the following list of five common mistakes made by men during child custody battles.

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5 Things Smart Women Do After A Divorce

Alison Patton | Posted 05.09.2012

Read More: Women, Therapy, Mental Health, Spiritual Journey, Divorce, Emotional Healing, Healing, Support Groups, Loss, Custody, Child Support, Self-Help, Women-and-Divorce, Alimony, Marriage, Divorce Support, Economics of Divorce, Personal Growth, Self-Awareness, Emotional Health, Grief, Dealing With Grief, Co-Parenting, Self-Improvement, Post-Divorce, Financial Planning, Joint Custody, Divorce Advice, Custody-Share, www.onemomsbattle.com, www.chickchainwalkingclub.com, Divorce News

"Why do some women do well after divorce, while others get stuck?" a divorcing client asked me, confronting her worries head on.

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Important Factor That Will Help Your Custody Case

Joseph E. Cordell | Posted 05.08.2012

Read More: Custody Battle, Divorce Kids, Divorce Custody, Divorce, Custody, Child Custody, Parenting Divorce, Divorce News

If you are going through divorce, there are many ways you can help your child custody case. Being involved with your children's education is one of the more heavily weighted factors.

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Can High-Conflict Couples Make Shared Parenting Work?

Robert Hughes, Jr. | Posted 05.06.2012

Read More: School-Age Children, Australia, Shared Parenting, Conflict, La Trobe University, Mediation, Family Transitions, Custody, Jennifer McIntosh, Parents, Divorce News

Increasingly, parents and the public are in favor of shared parenting arrangements following divorce. Although shared parenting arrangements still represent a small amount of the total arrangements, they continue to increase.

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Bosh Takes Ex To Court To Get More Time With Daughter

Posted 02.27.2012

Read More: Orlando, Miami Heat, Allison Mathis, Chris Bosh Custody Case, Trinity, Miami Sports, Miami News, Chris Bosh, Chris Bosh Ex, Custody, Chris Bosh in Court, Allison Mathis Chris Bosh, Family Court, Miami News

Miami Heat's power forward Chris Bosh left the NBA All-Star basketball court on Sunday for a court of a different kind. The ball player spent Mond...

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Why I’m Glad I Gave Up Custody Of My Son

Pauline Gaines | Posted 04.12.2012

Read More: Divorce Kids, Divorce Custody, Child Custody, Custody, Divorce, Divorce News

Losing custody of my son was the worst thing that ever happened to me. And it was also one of the best.

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Another Victory for Gay Parents and Their Children

Nadine Smith | Posted 03.10.2012

Read More: Equality Florida, Custody, Gay Adoption, Lesbian, Gay Rights, Gay Parenting, Lesbian Parents, Lesbian Moms, Gay Parents, Gay Voices News

On Dec. 23, 2011, Florida's 5th Circuit Court of Appeal ruled that the state of Florida must recognize the parental rights of two lesbian moms, one the biological mother who contributed the egg and the other who was the birth mother.

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Authorities Take Custody Of Country Star Mindy McCready's Son

AP | TAMARA LUSH | Posted 02.02.2012

Read More: Mindy Mccready Custody, Mindy Mccready Custody Dispute, Mindy Mccready Custody Battle, Video, Mindy Mccready Son Custody, Custody Battle, Custody, Mindy McCready, Crime News

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — By the time Arkansas authorities took country singer Mindy McCready's 5-year-old son from her and into custody on Friday ...

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Grandparents Fight For More Visitation Rights

AP | By STEPHANIE REITZ | Posted 01.07.2012

Read More: Grandparents Visitation Rights, Visitation Laws, Grandparents Fighting for Visitation, Grandparents, Custody, State Visition Laws, Parents News

HARTFORD, Conn. -- Increasingly, a wrenching dispute is playing out in courts nationwide: balancing parents' constitutional rights to raise their chil...

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Does This Scary Claim Doom Men In Divorce Court?

David T. Pisarra | Posted 01.03.2012

Read More: Violence Against Women Act, Vawa, Custody, Divorce, Divorce News

A sea change took place in the area of Domestic Violence following the tragic murder of Nicole Brown Simpson. Approximately three months after her death in 1994, Congress enacted the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).

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The Best Thing You Can Do For Your Kids Post-Split

Tara Fass | Posted 12.28.2011

Read More: Divorce, Co-Parenting, Custody, Conflict Resolution, Parenting, Divorce News

The bifurcated child -- shuttling between the homes of his or her separated or divorced parents -- is, by definition, caught in the middle.

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That Look on Her Face

Charlie Carillo | Posted 12.24.2011

Read More: Marriage, 1949, Push Mower, Mother, Dating, Oprah, Father, Lawn, Hedge Clipper, Gardening, Girlfriend, Father-Son Bonding, True Love, Custody, New York News

A withering look, a look of contempt. The kind of look that makes a husband's shoulders sag, shrivels his soul, maybe even makes him wish unconsciously for an early death.

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What Do The Kids REALLY Think About Your Divorce?

Robert Hughes, Jr. | Posted 12.11.2011

Read More: School-Age Children, Australia, Shared Parenting, Bruce Smyth, Caroline Long, Yvonne Wells, Conflict, La Trobe University, Mediation, Family Transitions, Custody, Jennifer McIntosh, Australian National University, Parents, Divorce News

There has been a steady stream of scientific findings indicating that children whose parents do not resolve their marital conflict have difficulties adjusting.

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4 Ways To Recession-Proof Your Parenting Plan

Brette Sember | Posted 11.27.2011

Read More: Divorce News, Divorce, Coparents, Divorce Court, Saving Money, Coparenting, Custody, Child Custody, Recession, Divorce News

The recession has hit all of us where it hurts the most -- in our wallets. If you're looking for ways to save money, don't forget to look to your co-parenting agreement for ways to make some cuts.

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Why Granny Should Be A Key Player In Your Split

Claire N. Barnes, MA | Posted 10.30.2011

Read More: Children of Divorce, Custody, Grandparents, Divorce, Single Parents, Separation, Divorce News

In 2004, Kids' Turn made a decision to develop a Grandparent Seminar helping grandparents support their grandchildren during parental separation. We ...

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Fighting For His Daughter

Posted 10.19.2011

Read More: Adoption Without Consent, Father Seeks Custody, Video, Baby Given Up for Adoption, John Wyatt, Custody, Adoption, Parents News

On February 10 2009, John Wyatt rushed to the hospital when his girlfriend went into labor, excited to meet his new baby girl. The couple was 19, but ...

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Parenting While Broke

Jennifer Mattern | Posted 08.31.2011

Read More: Divorce Joint Custody, Tweens, Divorce, Custody, Broke Family, Joint Custody, Family Is Broke, Parents News

By Jennifer Mattern My daughters and I make our way down the Walmart frozen food and cereal aisle. I cast furtive glances around me, hoping not to ...

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Which Custody Plans Screw Up Kids The Least?

Robert Hughes, Jr. | Posted 09.20.2011

Read More: Infants, Children of Divorce Intervention Program, Children and Divorce, Encyclopedia of Early Childhood Development, Smith College for Social Work, Toddlers, La Trobe University, Legal System, Parenting Plans, JoAnne Pedro-Carroll, Custody, Jennifer McIntosh, Marsha Kline Pruett, Divorce News

Is joint custody the best arrangement for kids? Should infants and toddlers be shuttled between two homes? Is it important to include children in de...

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What are the custody patterns in Washington State?

Robert Hughes, Jr. | Posted 09.19.2011

Read More: Parenting Time, Parenting Plans, Divorce News, Washington State Court Research, Custody, Mothers, Fathers, Divorce News

News reports often highlight the sensational and irrational behaviors of divorcing parents leading to a distorted understanding of the typical patterns of divorce resolution in the U.S. Data from actual court proceedings often tell a different story.

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75-Year-Old Woman Sues Ex For Unpaid Child Support After 34 Years

nypost.com | PHILIP MESSING | Posted 09.10.2011

Read More: Divorce Dollars, Divorce News, Divorce Finance, Divorce, Divorce Settlement, Post-Divorce-Finances, Custody, Child Support, Divorce News

She's not getting mad, she's getting even -- 34 years later! Frances Ragusa, 75, and her former husband, Philip, 77, were engaged in a nasty divorc...

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Why It Matters What The Public Thinks About Joint Custody

Robert Hughes, Jr. | Posted 08.24.2011

Read More: Problems With the Legal System, Legal System, Arizona State University, Divorce, Custody, Sanford Braver, Divorce News

One of the main reasons that judges do not automatically award equal parenting in custody decisions is because of their concern about the conflict bet...

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When It Comes To Custody, Do The Courts Favor Moms?

Robert Hughes, Jr. | Posted 11.29.2011

Read More: William v. Fabricius, Problems With the Legal System, Psychology Public Policy & Law, Arizona State University, Divorce, Ashley M. Votruba, Ira Mark Ellman, Legal System, Custody, Sanford Braver, Divorce News

In custody decisions, mothers are more likely to receive primary residential custody than fathers. Although in the past decade there has been an incre...

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