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Most people know that their children are going to develop more independence as they age. It's a normal part of growing up, but it doesn't always make things easy. This is particularly true when you live in a divorced family. Children of divorce may have to travel back...
A divorce has the potential to break up extended families for good, even when they were very close prior to the split. You might be friendly with your spouse's family and friends, but a divorce can put an end to those amicable relationships. The reason for that is...
As parents who have gone through divorce and realize that you need to raise your child in a healthy manner, it's vital that you're able to work together. You have a parenting plan and good custody agreement, but your concern is that you both still have trouble...
When a juvenile makes a mistake, the courts generally treat them with the grace you'd expect from a parent or adult figure. They know that juveniles make mistakes and the impact that a conviction or other harsh penalties could have. The truth is, though, that the...
Parenting children after a divorce requires that you and your ex work together. The frequency and extent of this is determined by your child's needs and the current situation. While some people can remain a parenting team after their marriage ends, others find this...
When you originally set up a custody schedule, your child was young. She only needed to go to elementary school, and she didn't have many extracurricular activities to worry about. Now, as she approaches her mid-teen years, you're finding that she has much more to do....
When you are in a marriage, there are often two people bringing home an income, especially when you're a low-income family. Both support the home, because without the other, it would be difficult to survive. In the case of a divorce, this can throw both people into a...
It's a scenario that has played out time and time again: Someone takes a friend home or picks up acquaintances and believes they're being nice taking them to their destinations. The next thing they know, they're being stopped by the police, and a passenger's glazed...
If you are the primary custodian of your child, it is likely that you will depend highly on child support to provide for the needs of your family. When child support is not paid, you can face a stressful financial situation through no fault of your own. It is...
If someone you love has been placed in jail, you will want to do everything in your power to secure their release quickly. The way that their release will be processed will depend on the seriousness of the crime that they are suspected of committing. It is important...