Most people will admit that they’ve had the urge to go through a significant other’s things. In a relationship, it’s normal to feel insecure from time to time, or have brief moments of doubt. However, if you’re consistently tempted to go through your significant other’s things, or you have gone…
There are many things that affect a court’s decisions regarding legal and physical custody (parent-time). Legal Custody vs Physical Custody (Parent-Time) Though the terms are often used interchangeably, legal custody and physical custody (parent-time) aren’t the same thing. There are two types of custody: legal custody and physical custody. Physical…
If reproductive coercion is a concern in your relationship, it’s important to understand your rights, especially if reproductive coercion has resulted in the birth of a child What Is Reproductive Coercion? Reproductive coercion occurs when a person deliberately sabotages contraceptive methods in order to become pregnant, or get their partner…
Many people wonder whether or not they can even get full custody, or if it’s even possible in the first place. What Does Full Custody Mean? Colloquially, when people say that they have full custody (also referred to as sole custody), they’re typically referring to an arrangement where the children…
Financial disagreements can put some pretty serious strain on a marriage. Growing research continues to show that when couples are experiencing money problems, it can easily cause conflict in their marriage. Separate Finances Having separate finances doesn’t mean that your marriage is destined to fail, as many couples have separate…
If you don’t like your ex’s new significant other, you may be wondering whether or not there’s anything you can do to keep them away from your kids. When You Don’t Like Your Ex’s New Partner It’s not uncommon for parents to be apprehensive about their children meeting their ex’s…
When a child’s parents are no longer together there’s usually a pretty heated discussion about what the child’s living arrangements will be. But, in some cases, there are parents who do not have much of an interest in their child’s life. Not only will they peacefully bow out of any…
Christmas may be an especially challenging time for families who are working through divorce. Even if your divorce has been finalized for years, Christmas may still present your family with challenges. Oftentimes disagreements arise regarding which presents each parent will give, and what the schedule will look like, Even Christmas…
The holiday season represents a magical time for many children. However, if your children are spending their first Christmas with separated parents, it may be a good idea to consider ways that you could make the holidays run a little more smoothly for the sake of your children. Calling the…
You’ve probably either heard of people threatening to take the kids, or seen it happen in movies and television shows. Unfortunately, it does happen to some people. If you’ve been on the receiving end of such threats, you may be wondering whether or not there’s anything you can do to…
How to Survive and Thrive When Your Marriage Ends