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Divorce

The Unexpected Upside of Getting a Prenup

Kara M. Bellew on October 23, 2018

If done with care, a prenup can strengthen communication while offering both parties financial security.

If done with care, a prenup can strengthen communication while offering both parties financial security.

Divorce

How Your Divorce Can Have Psychological Implications

Kara M. Bellew on September 19, 2018

Not every divorce needs to devolve into an acrimonious battle, in which dueling spouses are depleted of their financial and emotional resources.

Not every divorce needs to devolve into an acrimonious battle, in which dueling spouses are depleted of their financial and emotional resources.

Addiction

Substance Abuse in Divorce Is as Complicated as You’d Think

Kara M. Bellew on August 14, 2018

For many divorcing couples, resolving custody can often be the most protracted part of the process–especially when one parent has a history of substance abuse dependency.

For many divorcing couples, resolving custody can often be the most protracted part of the process–especially when one parent has a history of substance abuse dependency.

Parental Alienation

Fostering the Child-Non-Custodial Parent Relationship is Key

Kara M. Bellew on July 10, 2018

Co-parenting with an ex-partner can present many challenges—even for the most emotionally-evolved exes. Overcoming the biggest challenge requires setting aside their differences.

Co-parenting with an ex-partner can present many challenges—even for the most emotionally-evolved exes. Overcoming the biggest challenge requires setting aside their differences.