Divorce becomes more complicated when there are children involved and custody battles ensue. A divorced dad who shares 50% custody of his children recently caused further tensions with his ex-wife when she made her stance on an issue clear but he didn’t agree to. So he turned to the “Am I the A**hole? (AITA) subReddit […] More
With blended families, it’s best if everyone gets along. But that’s not always the case. When there is animosity, productive communication can be impossible. Sometimes indirect, court monitored interaction is as good as it will get. In contentious divorces and custody agreements, the courts often dictate how parents are allowed to interact, but what about […] More
Content Warning: Mentions of Cheating, Affairs, and Paternity Tests Relationships require work, but there are certain aspects of a relationship that should receive special attention: communication, agreements about money and intimacy, and of course, trust. Because if the trust factor isn’t there, the relationship just isn’t going to work, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” […] More
Holidays with kids after a divorce can be difficult. Parents might both want to be with their children, but not with each other. Their kids may also want to spend holidays with both parents. But if they aren’t all in the same geographic location, that can be impossible. A mother concerned about her children’s holiday […] More
When a parent or important friend or family member has walked on, people often want to include them in future events and celebrations. That can be done in a variety of ways. But it should be sensitive to the feelings of the other people in their lives. A mother turned to the “Am I The […] More
It’s common knowledge that not all marriages last forever. In many – but certainly not all – cases, partners move on and begin new relationships. Unfortunately for their partners, though, it’s apparently not common knowledge that when a new relationship starts, the previous one should be over. A dad on Reddit is devastated that his […] More
Most states in the USA allow a surname change as part of a marriage license and as part of a divorce decree without additional fees. But if either person doesn’t take advantage of that opportunity, a stand alone name change has to be filed and approved by the court. In the United States, you can […] More
The choice to divorce is never taken lightly, particularly by parents. So when any couple should find themselves coming to that decision, it is most likely for the best. It is important, however, for any divorced parents to show their children that they are still their top priority, which includes remaining civil when they see […] More
Perhaps the saddest element of parents choosing to get divorced, is how little most of them think of the effect it will have on their children. While staying married for the sake of children might not be feasible for a multitude of reasons, more often than not, custody arrangements wind up being more about what […] More
Relationships don’t always work out. Sometimes they simply fizzle, sometimes one person wants out for one reason or another, and sometimes something is done that just can’t be looked past. But when the latter transpires, some deeply hurt parties tend to take the high road, regardless of what went down. On occasion, however, the betrayed […] More
Couples need to have allll the serious conversations if they want to make a relationship work. And sometimes, even after laying out the hopes and dreams and values and beliefs for each other, it still might not work. More than occasionally, too, the wants the involved parties claimed in the beginning do tend to shift. […] More
No matter the circumstances, going through a divorce is never a particularly pleasant experience. For some couples, once their divorce is finalized, they relish the fact that they will never need to see their former spouse ever again. Others, particularly those with children, try to maintain a healthy, amicable relationship, sometimes even becoming better friends […] More
