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Holiday gifts are a reflection of concern for other people and a natural desire to build relationships with friends, family members and even casual acquaintances. Gifts can range from a simple gesture of appreciation (like the tip you give your dog groomer or mailman) to a much deeper message of understanding and kinship toward someone you love. If you know…
Every year, an empty warehouse sits waiting to be filled by the generous donations of people willing to give a little so that another family’s holidays can be a bit brighter. In 2017, almost 800 families benefited from the Adopt A Family program. Around 750 families have asked for assistance this year — many of them headed by mothers who…
By the time you sought a divorce, was your marriage already long over? If so, you may well be ready to move on. It can be difficult to put your romantic life on hold, especially when you’re enjoying the new-found sense of freedom that comes with ending a bad relationship. If you want to get through your divorce with a…
A lot of parents feel that the system that’s used to determine child support and custody is deeply unfair. Fathers, in particular, seem to feel that they don’t get equal treatment in the court. In an investigation for CNN, reporters spoke with numerous fathers who feel that they’ve been betrayed by the legal system after their relationships with their children’s mothers…
Most people dread the first holiday season after their divorce for a variety of reasons. The longer you were married, the more accustomed you’ve probably become to celebrating holidays as part of a couple. Here are some tips that can help you cut through the doubt that surrounds you and make your holidays a little brighter: Don’t stay home alone…
One of the moms featured in The Real Housewives of Orange County is modeling a post-divorce style of shared parenting that seems remarkable for its emphasis on the children — even if it isn’t for everybody. Reality TV star Gina Kirschenheiter and her husband are almost finished with their divorce — but their living situation looks remarkably similar to what it did…
When you’re divorced, custody issues are never really 100 percent settled until the youngest child becomes an adult. Until then, physical custody and visitation rights are always subject to revision, but only if there’s a good reason. What sort of things could put the custody of your children in question even years after the issue was initially settled? Generally speaking,…
It probably doesn’t surprise you to learn that money is a major source of discord between couples. It might surprise you, however, to learn that having a lot of money can be just as detrimental to a relationship as not having enough — especially if your expenses tend to match your income or one spouse doesn’t work. Any couple that…
Domestic violence is one of the most common social maladies in the country. However, discussions about the problem are becoming less and less frequent. A recent survey found that 62 percent of Americans believe domestic violence is a serious concern. Further, 34 percent feel like it isn’t acceptable to discuss in public. That’s an increase of 10 percent since the…
If you’re a parent, your children are important to you, so it’s perfectly understandable if you’re feeling anxious about the initial child custody hearing. The more you know about what you can expect to happen, the easier it is to prepare yourself for court. Here are a few of the most important things to remember early on in a custody hearing:…