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LatestSeparation & Divorce · October 30, 2026

Social Media During Divorce: What to Post, What to Avoid, and Why

Social media during divorce is safest when you post far less than usual, because anything you share publicly, and plenty you share privately, can surface in court, reach…

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Two white teacups on a table, a quiet moment to tell your spouse you want a divorce
Separation & DivorceOctober 28, 2026

How to Tell Your Spouse You Want a Divorce: Safely, Clearly, Kindly

Tell your spouse you want a divorce only after you’ve checked your safety, made a clear decision, and…

Parent packing moving boxes in a living room while relocating after divorce
Separation & DivorceOctober 26, 2026

Relocating After Divorce With Kids: What Courts and Research Weigh

Relocating after divorce with children usually requires the other parent’s written consent or a court’s approval, and notice…

Woman resting her head on her hand at an office desk while coping with divorce at work
Separation & DivorceOctober 24, 2026

Divorce at Work: How to Protect Your Focus, Privacy, and Career

Divorce at work usually shows up as lost focus, more sick days, and scheduling conflicts rather than a…

Professional meeting with a mother and child at a desk during a custody evaluation
Separation & DivorceOctober 22, 2026

Custody Evaluation: What Evaluators Look For and How to Prepare Honestly

Custody evaluation is a court-ordered or agreed-upon forensic assessment in which a neutral mental health professional studies each…

Grey family house with a front porch, the focus of keeping the house in divorce decisions
Separation & DivorceOctober 20, 2026

Keeping the House in Divorce: How to Decide With Your Head and Heart

Keeping the house in divorce makes sense only if you can carry it on one income without draining…

Young person sitting alone on a window sill, reflecting the inner side of divorce and teenagers
Separation & DivorceOctober 18, 2026

Divorce and Teenagers: Why Teens React Differently and What Helps

Divorce and teenagers is a different mix than divorce with young children: teens understand more, pull away more,…

Parent holding a child's hand on a path, staying steady while co-parenting with a narcissist
Separation & DivorceOctober 16, 2026

Co-Parenting With a Narcissist: How to Protect Your Kids and Your Peace

Co-parenting with a narcissist, or with anyone whose behavior seems driven by control and conflict, usually works best…

Parent reading paperwork at a kitchen table while learning how child support works
Separation & DivorceOctober 14, 2026

How Child Support Works: Formulas, Changes, and Enforcement Explained

How child support works in the US: each state plugs the parents’ incomes into a guideline formula, and…

Two wedding bands side by side, symbolizing the choice of legal separation vs divorce
Separation & DivorceOctober 12, 2026

Legal Separation vs Divorce: Key Differences and How to Choose

Legal separation vs divorce comes down to one question: do you want the marriage legally ended? A legal…

Father and son walking together after a child refuses visitation
Separation & DivorceOctober 10, 2026

When a Child Refuses Visitation: Causes, Safety and What Helps

Child refuses visitation cases rarely trace back to one parent’s manipulation alone. Research on resist-refuse dynamics finds most…

Family sitting around a dining table, planning a co-parenting holiday schedule
Separation & DivorceOctober 4, 2026

Co-Parenting Holiday Schedule: Why Calm Handoffs Matter More Than a Perfect 50/50 Split

Co-parenting holiday schedule decisions should start with one question: how does this plan keep our child out of…

Two people reviewing documents during divorce mediation
Separation & DivorceOctober 4, 2026

Divorce Mediation vs. Litigation: What a 12-Year Study Found About Kids

Divorce mediation is usually better than litigation for parents who can still negotiate safely, and the strongest evidence…

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