We Broke Up. Who Keeps the Ring?

In the fairytale version of our lives, two people meet, fall in love, one proposes marriage with a ring, the other accepts, they get married, and they live happily ever after. Engagement jewelry is made to last, is quite expensive, and has a lot of emotional attachment for both the giver and receiver. As you…

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Back to School Tips for Divorced Parents

For some children, school can be stressful when their parents are divorced, whether the divorce was years ago or just happened over the summer. It is our responsibility as parents to ensure our kids feel safe and secure at school and at home. But when parents divorce, there can be a lot of questions regarding…

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Can I Modify My Divorce Agreement?

Between the time you got divorced and the time you read this, your life circumstances may have changed. Or, maybe your ex-spouse’s life circumstances have changed. Either way, your original divorce decree may no longer make sense. In cases like these, you may be able to modify your divorce agreement to adjust it to your…

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Can I Sue My Ex for Talking About Me on Facebook?

In the throes of the conflict of divorce, people will inevitably say and do things that they will later regret. Now that social media platforms are a part of life for many people, if a person is in a foul mood or feeling bitter about the divorce, he or she has an instant audience with…

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Co-Parenting Etiquette for Father’s Day

Father’s Day began in 1910, when a daughter wanted to honor her father, who had raised six children alone after his wife died in childbirth. In 1972, Father’s Day became a permanent holiday signed into law by President Richard Nixon. Today, Father’s Day can be fraught with many mixed emotions, but after a divorce it…

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10 Common Problems That Can Ruin a Marriage

You might think it strange to hear divorce attorneys sharing tips for how to keep your marriage together, but since we have the vantage point of seeing couples (often) at their worst, we can share what we have seen to be the cause of many breakups. A recent piece in HuffPo took a look at…

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