We all know that the nature of fatherhood in America has changed over time, and it continues to change. Today, dads are taking a much more active role in childrearing and family life. Over the past few decades, we've seen significantly more single fathers and...
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4 tips for communicating with your kids about divorce
Divorce is one of the most difficult events a person can go through. Though, as hard as it is on the adults involved in the split, it can be far more upsetting for kids who don't understand or don't want their parents to get divorced. With this in mind, understand...
Catching issues early in a divorce
There are many contexts in a divorce in which catching potential problems and issues early can be important for a person and their family. One is in child custody matters. The sooner potential sticking points and areas of dispute when it comes to such matters are...
Legal recognition of tri-parenting has been growing in the U.S.
In recent times, the forms and structures families take have been getting more and more varied. This in turn, has led to some shifts within family law. One area within family law which has seen some notable movement in recent years is the number of legal parents a...
Spousal support issues for primary wage-earners
People can have many roles in a marriage. The roles that a person has in their marriage are among the things that can influence the outcome of a divorce. For example, in some marriages, if one individual serves as the primary wage-earner, he or she may have...
Many of America’s ‘divorcee capitals’ in Florida
Going through a divorce is something many people in the U.S. have experienced. There are some U.S. cities in which individuals who have experienced divorce make up a particularly high percentage of the population. A recent analysis came up with a list of 77 divorcee...
Directing co-parenting towards being supportive
Co-parenting after splitting up can have many complexities for parents. The situation can be particularly complicated when both parents have since formed new relationships and brought stepparents into their child's life. When navigating co-parenting situations in the...
Report: Florida the 13th most stressed state
A recent report suggests that people in Florida are dealing with a fair amount of stress. The report ranked the states based on stress level. In determining the stress level of a state, the report considered 33 different factors. These factors fell into four broad...
Schedule-related concerns for doctors in divorces
Some professionals have fairly run-of-the-mill work schedules, while others do not. Doctors tend to fall into the latter category. Physicians can have a very demanding and unpredictable work schedule. This can raise special issues for a doctor when they are getting...
How does alimony affect your taxes?
If you have been ordered to pay alimony or the courts have decided that you will receive alimony, you might be wondering how it will affect your taxes. One of the things that separate alimony from child support is that the spouse receiving it will have to pay taxes on...