Parents often tell their children that they love them simply because, well, they do love them. They want the children to know and they feel like it’s kind to tell them how they feel. It strengthens that bond between the parent and the child. That’s a fine mindset and...
Sometimes, everyone can see what is going on in your relationship except you. One of the things that abusive spouses excel at is convincing you that their actions toward you are normal, or that you deserve to be treated in this way. Here are some telltale signs that...
When you decide to seek a divorce, you face a lot of uncertainty about what will happen next. Where will you live? How will your children adjust? How will you and your ex divide your assets? If you have significant assets that include an inheritance, you may wonder...
When filing for divorce, many parents worry about the well-being of their children. Negotiations on property division, alimony and custody can create conflict that may spill over into the home and play out in front of the kids. Separate living arrangements may help...
How you prepare your children for divorce is critical. If you handle things well, your kids can thrive as well as anyone in the long run. Let's look at some ways to lessen the impact your divorce has on them: Plan how to tell them: Set aside time to tell the kids. It...
To those on the outside, leaving an abusive relationship often seems like an easy and obvious thing to do. Those who are trapped in such a relationship, however, know just how complex and difficult it can be. It’s not as simple as just packing up one day and moving to...
