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By: Pattie Lovett-Reid No one enters into a marriage anticipating that it will end in a breakup – but sadly, they happen. Four in 10 marriages end in divorce, according to Statistics Canada – and one of the busiest days for divorce lawyers, first dubbed “divorce day” in the U.K., usually falls on the first Monday of the...
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By: Jennifer Taylor When you get injured, it can be a daunting task to put yourself back into a position to do it again. My oldest son plays hockey. In the first game of the first tournament last year, one of his teammates was checked from behind and broke his leg. We could hear his...
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By: Tara Parker-Pope Is there a narcissist in your life? Many people exhibit some narcissistic qualities, but full-blown narcissistic personality disorder afflicts about 8 percent of men and about 5 percent of women. While it’s tough to be married to a narcissist, it’s even tougher to divorce one. Keep reading to learn more about narcissistic...
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Released hormones have a cumulative effect that can cause them serious health problems later in life. By: Mary Swann Here at the Kids First Center, an agency whose mission is to lessen the negative impact of divorce and parental separation on kids, we talk with parents every day who are dealing with one of the...
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By: Temma Ehrenfeld Dance and martial arts can be good for your health and well-being. You may have noticed “Zumba,” “NIA,” or “Jazz Dance” on your gym schedule and figured it wouldn’t be a real aerobic workout. Or that it might be too demanding. Think again. In a typical gym dance class, you can make it easier or...
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Separating Former Marital Disputes from Ongoing Parenting Responsibilities By: Edward Kruk, Ph.D. It is often assumed, by legal and mental health professionals alike, that when divorcing parents are unable to come to an agreement in regard to parenting arrangements for their children, and remain locked in high conflict, shared parenting is contraindicated. The belief is that children will rema...
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By: Brittany Wong There’s no easy way to get closure after a split. The time it takes to heal varies for everyone and while some of us may feel ready to date almost immediately, others need considerably more time. (Some experts have said it takes a good two years to move on from something as traumatic as a...
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By Angelica: 1. Consult a certified financial planner. No matter your financial standing, a certified financial planner is a useful member of your divorce team. Your attorney counsels, negotiates, and mediates to protect your interests. A financial planner reviews your finances as a whole and plans for a separation of assets and income. Discuss whether...
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By: Jeanne King, Ph.D. “You speak out about me breaking your shoulder and that hurts me. Now you will pay for ruining my career…my public image.” If you know affluent domestic violence, you probably know this one. When a battered woman rallies up the courage to reach out to the authorities, a whole new level of...
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By: Audrey Cade Death. The loss of a child or other loved one. Catastrophic injury or illness. Financial ruin. War. So many bad things can (and will) happen to us over the course of a lifetime. Count among the possibilities: divorce. Divorce (and all of the other terrible possibilities listed) is life changing and unpleasant,...
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By: Tracy McVeigh It was five years ago that Emma Cooper and her husband separated. Since then, her divorce has dominated her life. The 47-year-old has spent much time and energy fighting her ex in court – over custody of their three children and financial support – with legal bills topping £85,000. Her former partner, a...
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By: Stacey Freeman When my marriage abruptly ended during January of 2012, little did I know I was about to become a statistic or should I say a cliché. That’s because January is known as Divorce Month. In actuality, the most popular months, according to research recently conducted by Brian Serafini and Julie Brines at...
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By: Aarti Shahani, NPR It was the summer of 2016, and M was worried her ex-husband was stalking her. She would get out of town and stay with friends. But, as she noted in court documents, her ex seemed to know exactly where she was and whom she visited — down to the time of...
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By: Dean Edward Hines Divorce in today’s society is more of a norm than ever before. The causes of divorce are as many as there are couples willing to divorce. Most families face insurmountable difficulties, and those strong enough to get through the challenging times escape the compelling thoughts of having a divorce. The ease...
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By Rosalind Sedacca, CCT The holiday season can be challenging for children of divorce – especially during the first few years. Parents need to be diligent in creating new family traditions and activities designed to replace the memories of holidays past. Here are some ways to help your kids have a wonderful holiday season this year, despite...
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By: Bill Eddy, LCSW, JD (from Psychology Today) Are you dating now, or starting over again after a breakup? Want to know some personalities to avoid? Do you have a friend you want to give some tips? Over the past couple years, my colleague Megan Hunter and I provided an online survey for people who committed to...
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By: Heather Gillis-Harris Halloween is over which means it’s onto the holiday rush. Last year I dreaded this time of year. Recently divorced, I was on a limited budget and terrified to spend anything “extra.” With colder temperatures coming, I had to fill my oil tank and needed new tires on my car. We ate tons...
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By: “stilllearning2b” The need for me was primal. My mind was overfull of questioning and virulent thoughts. At first, I tried to hold them in, but their toxic and tenacious nature burned further holes into my heart. They weren’t meant for public consumption, yet I knew I had to find some way to purge them...