Divorce and Separation

Divorce and separation mark a major shift in family life—and navigating that transition can be emotionally, legally, and practically complex. Learn how to rebuild and redefine family in healthy, respectful ways here.

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Reasons for Child Support Modifications: Increasing, Decreasing, & Ceasing Payments

Legal experts explain reasons for increases, decreases & stopping payments. See the process for…

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Point C: How to Keep the Child a Priority in High-Conflict Divorce Cases

Can Point C, a 5-minute public service "video fable," help settle high-conflict divorce cases?…

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How to Talk to Kids About Divorce

Breaking the news to your kids is easier if you have a plan. A family therapist of 46 years shares…

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Appeasement: A New Theory About Why a Child Clings to One Parent

In co-parenting, sometimes a child strongly prefers one parent, & it can be painful or confusing.…

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How to Understand Your Child's Experience of Your Divorce

If you want to understand your child’s perspective of your divorce, but you’re also a bit afraid to…

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Parentification: What It Looks Like and What You Can Do About It

What happens when a co-parent treats their child like an adult? Learn how parentification works,…

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Co-Parenting Lifestyle Differences: How to Respond and Help Your Child Cope

When your kids come home, do they have trouble adjusting because their two homes are so different?…

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A Difficult Housing Market: Yet Another Reason for Amicable Divorce

Real estate can be a point of contention in a divorce. Learn from a family law attorney about how…

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Grandparent Rights in a Family Law Case Explained

Understand the custody and visitation rights that grandparents have in relation to their…

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Cybersecurity for Co-Parents: How You Can Protect Yourself in the Digital World

Cyberstalking is a real risk for anyone online, even co-parents and children. Learn about potential…

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