Co-parenting allows your child to maintain a relationship with each parent. The tone and circumstances of your relationship with your ex will influence the emotional and mental well-being of your child. Working with your co-parent to provide a positive experience for...
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Helping your child adjust will be a priority as you face divorce
The prospect of entering a whole different kind of life following parental divorce is understandably difficult for a child to absorb. You and your spouse may be ending your marriage, but you will continue as parents and must help your child adjust to a new family...
Common reasons for divorce
While only a few recent studies have explored the most common reasons for divorce, reviewing the available research provides insight for married couples who want to go the distance. Understanding the causes can help you strengthen your own relationship. The journal...
What are the special considerations in “gray” divorce?
Gray divorce, commonly defined as divorce among those ages 50 and older, has become more common over the past decade. As first identified in a study by the AARP, this age group has special considerations when ending a marriage as retirement approaches. Review these...
Do you need to declare legal paternity in Texas?
If you have a child outside of marriage in Texas, you must take steps to declare legal paternity. Doing so protects your rights as a father and your parental relationship. Review the process of seeking legal paternity in the Lone Star State as well as the benefits....
Are you a victim of parental alienation?
You undoubtedly had some valid reasons for choosing to divorce your ex-spouse. Even if your former husband or wife was abusive, mean or uncaring to you during your marriage, though, you may have always believed your kids deserve two involved parents. While you may...
How toxic coparenting can affect your children
Whether you and your ex-spouse recently separated or divorced years ago, the one constant that ties you together is the care for your children. If your children live in an environment that fosters conflict and anger because of toxic coparenting, they may suffer...
Surviving a custody evaluation
Custody evaluations can be a nerve-wracking process. Even though you have nothing to hide, it seems as if everyone is accusing you of something. You may feel that your very parenting is being brought into question. Although this is not true, it is still a very...
Social stigmas complicate single fatherhood
Society has created unnecessary challenges for single parents, and the expectations for mothers and fathers are not equal. This is inherently unfair since children in any single-parent household have the same needs regardless of the gender of the parent. However,...
5 ways that money-related conflicts can lead to divorce
No matter what your economic circumstances are, financial issues can put an insurmountable strain on your marriage. Here are five ways that conflicts involving money can affect a once-happy union and lead to divorce. 1. Different financial priorities Like so many...