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Five Rights Your Children Should Have in Your Divorce September 23, 2011 . 16 Comments
We know that when a marriage ends it is the parents who are divorcing. But do we think about the fact that our children aren’t getting a divorce, they are getting two households in which ... Read More
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Blended Families & Father’s Day: How Should Step-Fathers Celebrate? June 20, 2011 . 22 Comments
My husband was surprised the first time he got a Father’s Day card from our kids. Not having any kids of his own, his assumed role of step-father was one he was utterly unfamiliar with. ... Read More
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Can My Child Choose Which Parent to Live With?
June 3, 2011 .
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On a fairly regular basis I am asked by a divorced parent how old their child must be before they can choose which parent they want to live with. Many parents tell me their child will be ... Read More
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After the Affair: Should I Stay or Should I Go? September 19, 2010 . 14 Comments
One of the most arduous decisions you may ever have to make is whether to stay married to someone who has cheated on you. For many people, the decision to not stay in the marriage is pretty ... Read More
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Bird Nesting: Advantages and Disadvantages of this Custody Option
September 3, 2010 .
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Parents often ask me to describe what options they have for their post-divorce living arrangements. In addition to the many ways it is possible for children go back and forth between two ... Read More
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Separated Parents: Six Ways to Manage Holiday Scheduling July 1, 2010 . 3 Comments
Parent #1: It’s already December. We need to decide about Christmas and you had Johnny last year. Why do you think you should have him again this year? Parent #2: You know how important ... Read More
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Dating After Divorce: Introducing Your Children to a New Partner
January 25, 2010 .
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Your relationship with your children’s other parent has ended. It may not have been an easy transition. Perhaps you have felt some combination of hurt, anger, depression, relief, guilt, ... Read More
