Divorce can be an emotionally taxing process for every member of a family. It involves major changes and can cause feelings of uncertainty, stress, and grief. During this time, seeking help from a professional can be beneficial. Here are some of the reasons a family...
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The importance of self-care during and after divorce
Divorce is one of the most stressful times in a person’s life. Studies have shown that divorce can cause excessive stress, leading to physical and mental illness. Even though there is no way around many of the stressors of divorce, there is something you can do to...
How common is parental alienation in divorce cases?
Divorce can be hard on everyone in the family, especially if you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse are angry with each other. After all, your fighting might make your children feel even more insecure about their futures. According to PsychCentral, contention with divorce...
What options do deployed military parents have for custody?
Courts often struggle to create fair child custody arrangements during divorce, and military personnel can face unique challenges. Service members may worry about how a deployment will affect their right to supervise their children. However, military parents have...
Tips for co-parenting after a divorce
Although you may adjust somewhat quickly to your divorce, it will take time for your children to adjust. However, not only do they need time, but they also need supportive parents to help them through the transition. Therefore, these are some co-parenting tips you can...
Reasons you may want to seek a change in your parenting plan
When you and your ex-spouse created a parenting plan during a divorce or separation, you designed it to establish a framework for the custody and visitation arrangements for the children involved. However, circumstances can change over time, and it may be necessary to...
3 important concerns in a divorce
Every divorce is different, but there are some themes that many have in common. Family, money and emotions all tend to weigh heavily in the balance. Successfully navigating this complex legal process often means facing these highly personal issues with patience, logic...
Marriages and divorces declining in Texas
Across the United States, fewer people are getting married. However, more of the people who marry are staying married. This trend holds in Texas, according to a recent study. Texas marriage and divorce rates About 50% of Texans marry and 10% divorce. Close to 33% of...
Smooth the way to property division with some advance planning
If you and your spouse are facing divorce, the idea of having to go through property division may feel overwhelming. However, if you plan ahead and organize your finances, the property division phase of your divorce will no longer seem so intimidating. Financial...
Writing an effective parenting plan after a military divorce
Divorce is rarely ever easy, and acclimating to life afterward can be just as challenging. If you are a parent coming from a marriage in which at least one spouse is an active military member, there might be a particular amount of uncertainty surrounding the formation...