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In the past, divorce was viewed as a last resort. It was also seen as a battle between spouses where there had to be a winner and a loser. The reality is that there are no winners in a highly-contested divorce. For these reasons, family mediation has become much more...
How parents living in the same house approach discipline can be challenging and a source of conflict, and this can even worsen when co-parenting. Nonetheless, it's possible to raise a disciplined child after a divorce. You and your co-parent can successfully...
Divorce has a way of bringing out the worst behavior in people. Individuals who have previously treated each other with respect and affection may become cruel and malicious toward one another during a divorce. Someone who has previously shared generously with their...
Over the past few decades, divorce and child custody mediation has become increasingly popular. This alternative to litigation is often heralded for its ability to reduce conflict and promote amicable solutions. However, in situations where emotional abuse is a...
A child moving between two homes can be a challenge, particularly in the beginning. But your experience may even be worse if you are dealing with an uncooperative co-parent. Below are two things to keep in mind if you are in such a situation: Determine how...
Discussions about marital infidelity typically focus on sexual contact. The physical act of intimacy between a married person and an outside party does irrevocable damage to a marital relationship. Emotional infidelity or the process of growing closer to someone other...
Abuse is about much more than physical violence. In many cases, abuse takes on an emotional form. While this type of abuse may be more subtle and prolonged, it can be just as damaging as physical abuse. Emotional abuse from either spouse can make the marriage...
Most people prefer to avoid discussing unpleasant subjects. But residents of Wisconsin must consider what to do if they become incapacitated and can't make decisions for themselves. Understanding advanced directives An advanced directive informs doctors and caregivers...
When you sign a prenuptial agreement, you make financial decisions about your divorce in advance. For instance, you may want to protect the wealth that you brought to the marriage, an inheritance you got from your parents or your investment in a small business. As...
There's little question that traditional shared custody arrangements are relatively disruptive for the children in a family. Typically, shared custody arrangements require that the children go back and forth between the homes of their parents. They spend a lot of time...