Joint custody can be a difficult ordeal for both parents and children.  The first thing to know is that there are two types of joint custody, physical and legal.  Joint physical custody means that the child will spend time with both parents based on a predetermined schedule that both parties agree to and it involves […]

My b-friend’s ex has custody of their 10 yo girl. She works from 2-10 p.m. with 2 days off during the weekday & for the past 2 years has used this as an excuse during school time for not being able to get her up and ready for school so my b-friend and I have. […]

According to a book by Judge Michele Lowrance, The Good Karma Divorce, the average price of a divorce for a middle class family is about $30,000.  In the book, Judge Lowrance talks about karma and the way that allowing anger and bitterness into divorce proceedings can quickly turn what should be a simple divorce into […]

Divorce can be a traumatic event for any couple going through a divorce, but if you have children, you will need to tread carefully since children tend not to understand why mommy and daddy don’t want to be together anymore.  Children tend to blame themselves, and then suffer from confusion and uncertainty, especially in cases […]

Are you over 50 and thinking about divorce? You are not alone. Due to the increased lifespan, Americans divorcing after twenty or thirty years of marriage is becoming more and more common. Although this may be a shock to their children and grandchildren, it may not be as much of a surprise to the two […]

Divorce can be a soul stripping experience, but the good news is that you can make it through and begin finding yourself after divorce. Many divorcees go through a period of mourning and/or depression during and after their divorce, but after you mourn the loss of your marriage and the future dreams that you had […]