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Year: 2019
Gender changes in the workforce impact family roles and custody
The gender assumptions and stereotypes that used to plague child custody cases are starting to disappear. More and more, for instance, both men and women get shared custody of the kids rather than seeing it heavily favor mothers.There are a lot of reasons for this,...
Be creative when considering child custody options
People often fall into the same old patterns when trying to figure out how to set up a child custody plan. For instance, they simply alternate weeks or send the kids to the father's house on the weekends.For many, these time-tested strategies may work, but do not make...
Should you sell investments to split them in divorce?
Your divorce means dividing your assets. Much of your money is tied up in investments. You like to have that money working for you 24/7, increasing your wealth even while you sleep.However, the easiest way to divide those assets, you believe, is just to sell them and...
Adoption can help children move forward with their lives
There are many reasons to consider adopting a child. Perhaps you and your spouse cannot have kids naturally. Maybe you want a child but you don't want to go through the physical difficulty of pregnancy. Perhaps you're a step-parent and you're thinking of adopting your...
Think of a prenup like a seat belt
People often set themselves firmly against using a prenup on the grounds that it just feels too cynical. They're in love. They never plan to get divorced. They don't want to think about that.It's an understandable emotional response, but it's not logical. Look at the...
The post-divorce move: Helping kids adjust
For many people, divorce means they have to move. They sell the family home and each person buys their own home or apartment.When kids are involved, that move can be hard for them. It really underscores how different life is going to be after the divorce. It's a huge...
Don’t let divorce take your focus off of the kids
The focus during a divorce has to remain on your children. As a parent, while you do want to know your own child custody rights, what you should really care about is creating a loving, supportive home life for the kids.One thing to watch out for is the tunnel vision...
7 questions to ask if you want to adopt
Thinking about adopting a child? Maybe this is your first child, the start of your family, or an addition to an already growing family.No matter what, it is important to take your time and think clearly about what you want, why you want it and what steps you'll need...
10 issues that can end your marriage
Divorce does not have to take you by surprise. In many cases, you can see the red flags from a mile away. You have been dealing with these issues in your marriage all along. They finally got to the point that they caused you to split up. That doesn't mean they're...