The American Psychological Association estimates that between 40-50% of all American marriages end in divorce. Millions of children are impacted by divorce each year. Often, children take it the hardest, with the divorce affecting them long after the dust settles. One of the most important things parents can do during divorce is learn how to contain conflict and soften the impact divorce has on their children. Containing conflict The best approach is post-divorce conflict is

Are you stumped on a Father’s Day gift? Consider thoughtful gifts that improve his daily routine or give him the gift of creating new memories with an experience that he’ll never forget. Not all dads are into self-care but we all know they could use a break. Here are a few ideas: Up his cool factor with a new gadget. Amazon Echo Dot, so he can get his jam on. Yeti Tumbler, good for hot and cold drinks anytime. Noise cancelling headphones, perfect for some much-needed quiet ti

As we quickly approach the holiday season, it may appear that we all are fulfilled with holiday cheer.  However, for many, the holiday season can be tough and full of tension—especially if you are going through a separation or divorce and have children. If you are someone going through a separation or divorce, the month of December can amplify your sentiments of loneliness, melancholy, and stress. Understandably, most people going through a separation or divorce feel overwhel

Almost all of us have some sort of digital footprint – an online presence through digital files or social media profiles. Whether you store your data and files in an online storage cloud or a thumb drive, your digital information may have a huge impact on your divorce case. Online information about you or your spouse can be both a great support and serious hinderance to the outcome of your case. While many social media sites offer users privacy controls, it can be difficult t

The impact of COVID-19 has far reaching and dramatic implications. The associated stress and anxiety are understandable. It is an uncertain time and our daily activities and the norms we take for granted as a society have been completely disrupted. Any increasing concern is whether our families are prepared for a pandemic, including whether there are potential impacts from not having an estate plan, will or powers of attorney in place. The vast majority of Americans do not ha