By Kisha M. Hebbon | Published February 3, 2017 | Posted in Divorce, Family Law, Uncategorized | Leave a comment
When a couple marries, it is very common for one partner to assume most of the responsibility for handling the household finances. This arrangement can be convenient when things are going well; but when a divorce is imminent, it can leave one spouse wondering how they will ever get a fair share of the assets Read More
Read MoreThere is no question that divorce is hard, especially for the children involved. Although it can be difficult when deciding to divorce or to stay together for the children’s sake, divorce in many cases is emotionally better for the entire family. Removing children from exposure to a hostile home life and parents who argue is Read More
Read MoreCustody battles after a divorce are never pleasant. Ultimately, the children’s best interests should be considered first. However, all too often, society’s perception of what is right for a child interferes with the proceedings. Due to outdated cultural perceptions of gender roles dating back centuries, there is a heavy bias toward favorable custody rights for Read More
Read MoreA divorce is stressful for several reasons, but if you and your spouse have children, the process can be even more draining. Children often do not understand the notion of divorce, and the idea that they will be forced to live with one parent or another is hard to grasp. Know what to do to Read More
Read MoreA recent study conducted by Alexandra Killewald, a professor of sociology at Harvard, found that divorce rates may be linked to the employment status of the husband. Although traditional marriages typically place the husband as the breadwinner, changing family dynamics over the last several decades have seen this standard begin to disappear. However, husbands who Read More
Read MoreTraditional gender roles are changing when it comes to parenting, but more progress can be made. The traditional role of the mother as primary care-giver still persists, even if it is not always the case when parents’ divorce. Fathers are held to lower expectations when it comes to parenting, even if they want to be Read More
Read MoreChildren need to have consistent, healthy relationships with their parents to grow into physically and emotionally healthy adults. There are cases where a child cannot have this type of relationship with both of their parents due to death or divorce. When a child loses a parent to death or divorce early in life, the child Read More
Read MoreThe holidays are a joyous and exciting time. Memories are made and family traditions are enjoyed. Yet, for families that are dealing with divorce, child custody issues can be compounded at the holidays. Determining where the children will spend the holidays can trigger frustration and anger that co-parenting exes had hoped to leave in the Read More
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