Divorce can be one of the most stressful life events a person will ever go through. It can include difficult and emotional disagreements over child custody and child support, property division, alimony (spousal support) and more. Divorce also requires you to put aside...
Birdnesting: A way for parents to ease their kids’ divorce distress
Baltimore Orioles are brilliant orange and black songbirds that typically build their nests high in oak and maple trees near the ends of slender branches. The locations of the hanging pouch nests serve as a defense against predators in search of the Maryland state...
A billionaire’s divorce details go public
Sometimes Google investor Scott Hassan sounds as if he’s perfectly willing to share his billions with his former wife, Allison Huynh. “I have no doubt we will land on a resolution that makes her a woman with generational wealth,” he wrote recently in an email to the...
Are you co-parenting with a narcissist?
Most divorced co-parents understand that their differences rarely end with a signed agreement. Although parents may agree on the terms of their parenting plan, no legal agreement can ensure that two adults get along, especially when one of those people is a...
When ex-spouses fail to pay child support
Many parents rely on child support payments to help take care of their children. When ex-spouses stop paying child support, the custodial parent may suffer a lapse in income necessary to put food on the table and pay expenses. A single parent in this situation may...
3 key things to know about divorcing a narcissist
If you’re married to a narcissist, you’ve probably already been through the ringer. From circular arguments that never seem to end, to walking on eggshells and finding it impossible to accommodate them, you may be aware that narcissism is as much a personality...
Three ways you can use social media safely during divorce
Now, more than ever, we live in a fishbowl. Social media has allowed for almost anyone to get a glimpse into our everyday lives. In some cases, this is beneficial as it can provide a support network and a way to stay connected to family, friends and loved ones. In...
Divorcing an alcoholic: what to know about child custody
If you’re going through a divorce with someone who abuses alcohol, you’re likely familiar with the whirlwind of pain and difficulties the process can bring. Divorce is already painful enough; having to put forward the energy to reason with an alcoholic ex-partner can...
Don’t let social media influence your divorce outcome
Most people live at least part of their lives in the virtual world. Social media helps your connect with friends and family, but it can also leave trails of your most private and vulnerable thoughts and experiences, some of which can impact life in the real world if...
3 common questions about divorcing a business partner
Joint business ownership can be a thrilling way to make a living with a spouse, but it can become a major burden if your marriage ends. For divorcing spouses who co-own a business, the path forward isn’t always clear. Whether it’s a small business or shares in a...
