Telling Kids about Gay Spouse

Same-Sex Relationships: My Spouse Just Came Out — What About Our Kids? The children are always a priority for parents in any divorce. But what if one of the parents comes out as being gay or lesbian? How will this affect the children? Research and counselors will tell...

Are You A Dreaded Disney Dad?

2 Parents + 2 Different Parenting Styles = Grief One of the questions recently sent to me focused on an issue that many divorced parents face with mounting frustration. It had to do with a woman’s ex-husband treating the children to lavish gifts and trips when...

6 New Year’s Resolutions For Co-Parents

The New Year is a time of fresh starts and new beginnings in many ways. This year, in addition to perhaps starting a diet or beginning to work out, devote some energy to developing a healthier interaction with your ex. Any effort you make in this regard will not be in...

Child-Centered Divorce: Rights

Parenting: Children’s Bill of Rights Offers Parents Guidelines for Divorce The American Association of Matrimonial Lawyers formed a committee back in 1998 to formulate a Children’s Bill of Rights. At first thought one would think such a bill of rights...

When the Other Parent Leaves

Single Parenting: 15 Tips to Help as You Become a New Single Parent So you’re divorced. Now what? The realization that you are living on your own as the primary caretaker for your kids can be overwhelming at the very least. “The first six months is...