Divorce / Separation

Seniors who are children of divorce face greater stroke risk, study finds

By UPI, 01/23/25 “…Seniors have a 61% higher risk of stroke if their parents divorced when they were children or teenagers, researchers reported in a study published Wednesday in the journal PLOS One. …” Read the entire article: https://www.upi.com/Health_News/2025/01/23/divorce-stroke-risk-senior-children-study/7601737645953/

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Wake County to provide free, bimonthly legal support at local libraries

By Wake.org 02/05/25 “…A volunteer with Wake County’s Lawyers in Your Library, a program that provides free family law legal support at libraries across the county, King has seen firsthand how vital the service is for the community. …” Read the entire article: https://www.wake.gov/news/wake-county-provide-free-bimonthly-legal-support-local-libraries

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Reason Man Stopped Alimony to ‘Struggling’ Pregnant Ex-Wife Applauded

By Newsweek, 01/03/25 “…”Certain circumstances can end alimony—the dependent spouse remarries, they pass away, or they cohabitate with a new romantic interest,” he told Newsweek. While the custody case is ongoing, the father noted that the money previously allocated for alimony will now go toward his son’s future. ….” Read the entire article: https://www.newsweek.com/reason-man-stopped-alimony-struggling-pregnant-ex-wife-applauded-2009105

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New El Paso resolution fines parents denying visitation rights

By KFox14, 09/16/24 “…According to Brian Stanley, the director of the Domestic Relations Office for the County, parents who deny “access and possession” to the non-custodial parent could go to court and face up to $500 in fines per missed visit. The resolution which went into effect Monday, will hopefully make sure children have access

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When Parents Split: Divorcing With Kids

By Arlington Magazine, 09/29/24 “…In the United States, about 43% of first marriages end in divorce, according to the Centers for Disease Control, and 50% of all children will go through a divorce. By the time parents have decided that breaking up is the best option for them…” Read the entire article:  https://www.arlingtonmagazine.com/parenting-divorce/

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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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