Divorce / Separation

I Fought For Less Time With My Kids And I Think Other Single Moms Should, Too

By The Little Things “…Emma Johnson is the author of several books about being a single mother. And she’s also the founder of a group called Moms for Shared Parenting. She says that, contrary to popular belief, research finds that shared parenting, meaning 50/50 custody, is actually what’s best for children. …” Read the entire […]

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What’s Behind the Plunge in Divorce Rates?

By Psychology Today, 10/03/24 “…In the study, Cohen found that divorce rates have fallen for younger women, which accounts for the decline. Although older women are more likely to divorce, rates in women over age 45 stopped rising this past decade. Furthermore, newly married couples may be more protective of their marriages. …” Read the

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Runaway Durham mom Astrid Schiller formally charged with child abduction

By Toronto Sun, 10/03/24 “…Cops say Astrid Marianne Schiller, 54, of Clarington has been charged with three counts of abduction by parent and disobeying a lawful court order.Schiller was arrested by DRPS detectives for child abduction in Brandon, Manitoba on a Canada-Wide warrant. …” Read the entire article: https://torontosun.com/news/local-news/runaway-durham-mom-astrid-schiller-formally-charged-with-child-abduction

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We spoke to co-parents about their biggest challenges – and you won’t believe some of the difficulties they face

By Good To Know, 08/07/2024 “…After making the decision to split up, parents will need to consider the best way to talk to kids about divorce or ending a partnership. Once the process is in motion, shared parenting after separation, or co-parenting, will top the list of priorities – except it’s not always that easy

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Warring Divorced Parents Bring Unfair Suffering On Kids, Says Judge

By MSN, 08/18/24 “…There comes a point in life and in litigation when parents must accept that the other co-parent is not the demon they believe the other to be, an acting judge said during a bitter tug-of-war between two divorced parents over the care of their 8-year old son.  The mother had accused the

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Parents of 14 Kids Divorce, Splitting Custody of Their 13 Children Who Are Minors

By Cafe Mom, 08/09/2024 “…According to the court documents, the former couple will split custody of their 13 children who are minors. Deon will have to pay Karen $1,166 in child support monthly, but Karen won’t have to pay child support because she will bear the responsibility of paying for health insurance for all of

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D.C. is seeing more divorces and custody battles over politics

By Axios DC, 7/29/24 “…Political and ideological differences are increasingly playing a role in Washington divorces and custody battles, D.C.-area lawyers tell Axios. …” Read the entire article: https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2024/07/29/divorce-over-politics-ideology-dc-custody

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New laws going into effect Aug. 1 Minnesotans should know about

By Kare11 News, 8/1/24 “…Family law court must now consider the opportunity for a minor child to develop a relationship with each parent when determining custody and parenting time. Additionally, when deciding custody, family law courts cannot prefer one parent or the other solely based on the parent’s gender. …” Read the entire article:  https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/new-laws-going-into-effect-aug-1-minnesotans-should-know-about/89-7cbe16db-e30c-49cb-8d84-32950ef0d29d

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Dad captures the hard truth of joint custody after dropping daughter off with mom in poignant video

By Scoop, 07/09/2024 “…When you are a parent who is divorced or separated, the hardest part is co-parenting. Yes, you miss having a happy marriage, but at the same time, you also miss spending time with your kid…” Read the entire article: https://scoop.upworthy.com/dad-captures-the-hard-truth-of-joint-custody-in-a-poignant-video-610719-610719-610719-610719-610719-610719-610719

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Marriage without financial planning walks on shaky legs

By Los Angeles Daily News, June 23, 2024 “…Have you talked about money recently with your spouse? Perhaps you should. In the U.S., 43% of first marriages, 67% of second marriages, and 73% of third marriages end in divorce, a 2022, a Forbes study revealed. Couples divorce for many reasons…” Read the entire article:  https://www.dailynews.com/2024/06/23/marriage-without-financial-planning-walks-on-shaky-legs/

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