When many couples divorce, they expect their Parenting Plan to cover the time-sharing for their child until the child has graduated from high school. While that is possible, that might not be in the best interests of their child. Also, the day-to-day lives of the parents can change and, as a result, the terms of
Vacation Tips for Divorced or Separated Parents
School’s out for the summer. That means it’s time for family vacations. Unfortunately, that often means stress for parents and children. The following tips may help the parents avoid conflict and allow the children to have a better vacation. To try to avoid the stress of summer vacation, consider the following tips: Plan your trips
Diet After Divorce
A recent article in the Wall Street Journal discussed a new study of the diets of men and women after divorce. The researchers assessed the health of 11,577 people who ranged in age from 40 to 80. The participant’s health was assessed from 1993 to 1997 and a second time from 1998 to 2002. As part
Your Teen During Divorce
Divorce is difficult for children of any age. However, due to the potential for risky behavior in response to their parent’s divorce, teenage children present a unique set of concerns. The following is a list of “Do’s” and “Don’t” to think about as you try to get your teen through a difficult time. What Not
What Happens to Your Mortgage in a Divorce?
Often there is confusion surrounding a marital home in a divorce case. There are two different things to consider: the deed to your home – i.e. who has the legal right to live there, and the mortgage on your home – i.e. who has the legal obligation to pay for the home. At a final