If you are an active stepparent, you are a mother or father in every way except legally. When one birth parent is absent, it is sensible to make official that bond between you and the child. Adopting a stepchild can be a complex process. Knowing what it entails before...
Divorce conflicts may be inevitable in some cases, but they tend to prolong the entire process. Finding ways to compromise with your spouse can save you a lot of effort and mitigate the risks of straining your relationship further. During divorce cases in which a...
One tactic commonly employed by hostile parents against their co-parents is parental alienation. Essentially, the individual utilizes lies, trash-talking, the undermining of major decisions and control of time-sharing among other strategies to place the other parent...
As a step-parent, you have likely formed a close familial bond with your spouse's child. Such relationships tend to result in formal adoption, though there are a number of misconceptions surrounding the process of adopting a step-child. You can prepare yourself for...
When you and your spouse decided to divorce, one of your biggest concerns was likely how your children would react to this significant change in their lives. Although sharing parenting time can take time to get used to, it is a common experience for many families....
When you and your husband or wife own a home together and make the decision to split up, you may have concerns about what is going to happen to the home. You may have several different options available to you when it comes to figuring out what to do with home equity,...
Many couples facing divorce believe that the next step is litigation, and they dread having to deal with a lengthy and expensive court process. However, litigation is not the only path to divorce. Mediation is a popular option for several reasons including control...
Navigating life between divorced parents and separate households can be confusing for children. How can you prepare your kids for this sudden change in their everyday lives? Communication is key It is important that children understand they are not responsible for the...
If you have ever considered adopting a child from a country outside of the United States, you are not alone. According to Pew Research Center, Americans adopted more than 5,000 children from other countries in 2016. Nonetheless, it is not always easy to know how to do...
If you intend to share parental responsibility for your kids with your ex-spouse, you may expect to have some struggles adjusting to your new arrangement. Negotiating a comprehensive parenting plan may help to set reasonable expectations. It may also be good for your...