Co-parenting after a split is rarely easy, especially if you have a contentious relationship with your ex-partner. You may be concerned about your ex’s parenting abilities, stressed about child support or other financial issues, feel worn down by…
The following article looks at how parents can help their adult children through divorce and support their grandchildren through this transitional stage of the family unit. Although written with grandparents in mind, this section may be useful for anyone…
You can never be fully prepared for all the legal and emotional issues that may come up during a divorce, but there are steps you can take to minimise damage. To ensure a smoother divorce, follow these tips….
Pre-Divorce Advice It might seem jaded, but getting pre-divorce advice and planning for an eventual split is a practical step to take when you know your marriage is doomed. By thinking ahead, you can take steps to ease…
For many people, their parents’ divorce marks a turning point in their lives, whether the divorce happened many years ago or is taking place right now. About half the marriages today end in divorce, so plenty of kids and…
You’ve hemmed and hawed. Maybe you’ve been in counseling for months; maybe you’ve just been quietly observing — unable to believe it — as your marriage disintegrated into ignored conversations and diverging lives. No matter the situation, you’ve…
It’s a bit of a cliché that couples who separate end up arguing about who gets to keep the pet(s), the favourite sofa or the music collection. But it doesn’t have to be like that. Try and agree…