The end of a marriage is considered to be one of the most stressful life events a person can experience. In fact, one stress scale puts divorce second only to a spouse's death when it comes to inducing stress.Some mental health professionals assert that divorce can in...
Family Law
How do you co-parent with someone you hate?
You knew that your ex was always going to be in your life since the two of you have children. However, you thought they'd be easier to tolerate when you didn't have to be around them all the time. Unfortunately, they're just as infuriating as ever -- maybe more so...
How parents can prevent sibling rivalry during their divorce
Parents who are divorcing typically are thankful that their children have each other to turn to for support. They may hope that petty sibling squabbles will be set aside and their kids will become even closer amidst their parents' break-up.All of that can happen....
How your home can impact your custody rights
If you've moved out of your family home following your separation or divorce -- particularly if you've downsized considerably -- you may be concerned that your living accommodations will impact your custody rights. However, you don't have to live in a mansion with...
Michael Strahan, ex in court over child support for twins
It's been 14 years since former New York Giant Michael Strahan divorced his wife Jean Muggli Strahan. However, the relationship between the two appears to still be acrimonious.They're fighting in Manhattan Supreme Court over Strahan's child support obligations for the...
Dealing with a sick child as co-parents
If you're a parent, this is prime cold and flu season for your kids. Even if they've managed to escape getting sick, it's probably only a matter of time until they catch something that's going around the school or daycare center.Dealing with a sick child is stressful...
Why is January known as ‘Divorce Month?’
If you're starting off 2020 by filing for divorce, you're certainly not alone. January has even been nicknamed "divorce month" by family law attorneys who see an increase in new clients when they return to the office after the holidays.Part of this phenomenon has to...
Giulianis have reportedly settled their contentious divorce
The acrimonious and expensive divorce of former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani and his wife Judith has been making headlines for more than a year. It seemed like the two would never be able to agree on how to divide their wealth. However, according to Mrs. Giuliani's...
Why co-parents need to agree on expanding their kids’ freedoms
As kids grow up, it's only natural that they want more freedom and responsibility. This can include the ability to stay home alone, go to and from school, the library or store on their own, have their own cellphone or use kitchen appliances like the oven without adult...
Don’t let your anger sabotage your child custody case
If you're in a custody battle with a co-parent who's seeking primary or sole custody of your children, you may not be thinking or acting rationally. You may be consumed by anger that your fitness as a parent is being challenged.Your goal is to demonstrate to the court...