Teens can have very different needs and a very different life situation than younger children. So, it is no surprise that some unique concerns can arise for parents when it comes to their teens, particularly when life-changing events occur, such as divorce.For one,...
Month: March 2016
The importance of avoiding custody exchange conflicts
Among the many things that the coparenting relationship generally involves after parents split are custody exchanges. These exchanges are when the kids go from one parent to the other (such as when one parent is giving the other parent the kids for that parent’s...
Study: smartphone responses to domestic violence fall short
When people are looking for help or resources, one thing they increasingly turn to these days is their smartphone. This not only can be the case when it comes to everyday things, like looking for directions, but also when facing serious crisis situations, like...
Things that can cause problems in a divorce
Every divorce has its difficult aspects. However, there are steps a person can take to prevent a divorce from being harder than it needs to be. Being properly prepared, having the right mindset and having the right approach going into a divorce can help greatly in the...
Infidelity and emotional state
A person's emotional state can have all sorts of impacts on them. This is an important thing for individuals to remember when going through emotionally trying times.One thing that can be very emotionally traumatic for an individual is experiencing infidelity from...
Pregnancy and domestic violence
Many things can influence the chances of risky conditions arising in connection to a child's birth. A recent study indicates that one such thing is whether the child's mother was subjected to domestic violence while pregnant with the child.The study looked at various...
Texas coach Charlies Strong avoids testifying in bitter divorce
Like virtually every other state, Texas allows no-fault divorce. Decades ago, if someone wanted to divorce their husband or wife, they had to prove that their spouse is responsible for the breakdown of the marriage. Commonly acceptable grounds for divorce included...
Financial things to know about your partner before marriage
Married individuals are partners on many different levels. This includes the financial level, as the financial actions of one spouse can have significant implications on the other. A spouse could feel the financial effects of the actions of their partner for a long...
Older divorcing individuals and the house
Individuals of any age can end up taking a bit of an income hit after a divorce. While such an income drop can be concerning for any divorcing individual, it can be of particular concern for older individuals. Due to retirement, the potential of facing high medical...
What are signs of physical child abuse?
After a divorce, a parent hopes that, when their ex has time with the kids, their ex will act properly towards the kids. In the ideal situation, after a divorce, both parents will keep their kids’ well-being and safety as the main driving forces in their...