Multiple Divorces Strain Kids

Marrying and Divorcing Several Times Can Cause Problems for Children The prevailing wisdom was that children who experience divorce as they grow up are more likely, as adults, to get a divorce. But, what about children who’ve gone through multiple divorces?...

Have Kids Under Ten?

What Harm Will It Do To My Kids If We Get Divorced? Q: I have been married for 11 years and have two children ages 8 and 5. My marriage has been going downhill for the last three years. After seeing a marriage counselor for several sessions, I have come to the...

Dad + Stepdad = Big Problem?

How Dads And Stepdads Can Make This Work Being a divorced dad can be one of the most frustrating experiences any parent will ever face. For many, it seems like a can’t-win situation. You find that you’re constantly trying to prove yourself; to your ex, to...

Marrying a Partner with Kids

Remarriages: Second Time Around Can Be Expensive for Spouse without Kids In 1770, Samuel Johnson, an English writer, called second marriage, “the triumph of hope over experience.” He was right, says Denise Singleton of Pearland, Texas. “I did not...

Child-Centered Divorce: Avoid Legal Battles

Legal: Avoiding Courtroom Divorce Battle Keeps Emotional Cost Down for Kids In his long career, award-winning author and family law attorney, Ed Sherman, has experienced it all — the acrimony, bitter custody, battles and prolonged legal dramas played out in...