News Articles - Divorce / Separation
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/
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
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
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
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