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fromIndependent
9 hours ago
Relationships

The Divorce Diaries: 'A colleague found pictures of my husband with our kids on Tinder - he lied his way out of it'

Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Why Does Passive-Aggressive Drama Flourish in Divorce?

Ending a marriage involves overt and covert problems, impacting emotional health and future relationships for all involved.
Relationships
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

The Divorce Diaries: 'The day I finally admitted my marriage was draining the life out of me'

A woman in her mid-40s shares her experiences of marriage and divorce, reflecting on her early relationship and family life.
Relationships
fromIndependent
9 hours ago

The Divorce Diaries: 'A colleague found pictures of my husband with our kids on Tinder - he lied his way out of it'

A woman in her early 50s shares her experience of discovering her husband's infidelity on Tinder after nearly 20 years of marriage.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Navigating the Complex Decision to Divorce or Stay Together

Divorce decision-making is a complex, ongoing negotiation of opposing forces rather than a simple rational choice.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

Why Founders Misjudge Divorce Risk - And Pay for It Later

Divorce significantly impacts business value, focusing on growth during marriage rather than just ownership or pre-marriage agreements.
Relationships
fromHuffPost
1 week ago

We Asked Divorced People To Share The Fight That Ended Their Marriage

Long-standing issues often culminate in a final fight that signifies the end of a marriage.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Why Does Passive-Aggressive Drama Flourish in Divorce?

Ending a marriage involves overt and covert problems, impacting emotional health and future relationships for all involved.
Relationships
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

The Divorce Diaries: 'The day I finally admitted my marriage was draining the life out of me'

A woman in her mid-40s shares her experiences of marriage and divorce, reflecting on her early relationship and family life.
Writing
fromConde Nast Traveler
3 days ago

A 1960s Trip to Switzerland Changed My Mother's Life-So We Went Back, Together

A mother and daughter retrace a transformative summer in Switzerland, exploring memories and significant places from the mother's past.
fromThe Local France
6 days ago

French teen admits killing her grandparents over relationship feud: prosecutors

The girl had told investigators she had planned the killings, and that her boyfriend had 'agreed to take part'.
France news
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Japan allows divorced couples to negotiate joint custody of children for first time

Japan introduces joint custody for divorced couples, allowing parents to negotiate child-rearing arrangements for the first time in over a century.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Family feud ends in court as son-in-law fails to seize 10m textiles empire

A family dispute over a textiles empire concluded in court, with the son-in-law losing his claim to ownership against his late wife's parents.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Why every woman can see herself in the story of a German celebrity couple's split | Fatma Aydemir

A woman discovers her husband was behind years of online harassment and domestic violence, shattering their public image as a perfect couple.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Court of appeal says it cannot rule on which identical twin fathered a child

Paternity cannot be determined between identical twins due to DNA testing limitations, leaving parental responsibility unresolved for the child.
fromSnowBrains
1 week ago

Alpine Ethics Become Law: Austrian Court Rules Climber Liable in Partner's Death on Grossglockner - SnowBrains

The court ruled that Plamberger's expertise created a specific legal duty to protect his novice partner. Because Gurtner relied entirely on him, his role shifted from a moral guide to a legally bound protector.
Snowboarding
#family-dynamics
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Mental health

Ask Allison: I got short-changed in my mother's will because I was unable to care for her. How do I manage my resentment?

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Relationships

Dear Mary: My wife's sisters use our house like it is their own home at the weekends and I feel pushed out and like I don't matter

Mental health
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Ask Allison: I got short-changed in my mother's will because I was unable to care for her. How do I manage my resentment?

Resentment and disappointment over a parent's will can be challenging, especially when mental health issues are involved.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

My Wife Wants to Cut Our Son Out of the Will. Her Reason Is Cruel.

Cutting a child out of a will for not wanting children is punitive and can damage family relationships.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Relationships

Dear Mary: My wife's sisters use our house like it is their own home at the weekends and I feel pushed out and like I don't matter

UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Family courts in England and Wales not good enough' for women and children, minister says

Family courts in England and Wales will undergo a major overhaul to prioritize child welfare and reduce trauma for women and children.
#parenting
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

My Sister and Her Wife Have United Behind a Shared Narrative for Their Divorce. But I Want to Tell My Kids the Truth.

Navigating family dynamics during a divorce requires sensitivity and discretion, especially when children are involved.
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago
Parenting

My Ex's Horrible Mom Is Dead. I'm Low-Key Thrilled, But There's One Problem.

Tell young children simply and honestly that their emotionally abusive grandmother has died, while supporting the grieving ex-husband and respecting children's limited contact.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

My Sister and Her Wife Have United Behind a Shared Narrative for Their Divorce. But I Want to Tell My Kids the Truth.

Navigating family dynamics during a divorce requires sensitivity and discretion, especially when children are involved.
Law
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

'Even the simple distribution of heirlooms can become contentious' - how to divide inheritance in blended families and avoid arguments

Estate planning in blended families requires careful consideration to avoid inheritance issues, especially regarding stepchildren and property ownership.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

A few beatings won't kill you': judge rejects divorce request of woman abused by husband in Afghanistan

Taliban courts dismiss domestic violence claims and permit spousal beatings, denying divorce to abused women despite severe physical injuries.
#family-law
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago
London politics

Judge refuses mother's bid to relocate children from west to Dublin following new job and ahead of planned remarriage

fromIndependent
4 weeks ago
London politics

Judge refuses mother's bid to relocate children from west to Dublin following new job and ahead of planned remarriage

Skiing
fromHuffPost
1 month ago

You Don't Even Want To Know What An 'Alpine Divorce' Is

Women report being abandoned by male partners during hikes, a phenomenon termed 'alpine divorce,' which has sparked widespread social media discussion about a surprisingly common experience.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Dealing With a Dilemma of Co-Parenting

Co-parenting conflicts often escalate due to misinterpretations and assumptions about children's feelings, leading to unproductive arguments.
Social justice
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

What Is "Alpine Divorce"? Experts Explain The Disturbing Relationship Term Going Viral

Alpine divorce, a term describing partners abandoning significant others in remote outdoor locations, has trended on social media following a true-crime case, though experts lack verifiable data confirming it as an actual widespread phenomenon.
Real estate
fromApartment Therapy
1 month ago

I Almost Lost My Home in My Divorce - Here's What I Wish I'd Known Before I Filed

In community property states, homes purchased during marriage may be considered jointly owned regardless of whose name appears on the title, requiring strategic planning during divorce proceedings.
Travel
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

In Switzerland, it's possible to sledge between two railway stations': readers' favourite family adventures in Europe

European rail travel enables spontaneous adventures, from sledging between Alpine stations to arriving in Venice before dawn crowds.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Swiss reject cuts to public broadcasting

Brought forth largely by the right-wing Swiss People's Party (SVP) and the youth wing of the center-right Free Democratic Party (FDP), the proposition would have cut mandatory annual household usage fees for radio, television and internet from 335 to 200 Swiss francs (370, $430). The fee is the highest in the world and the Swiss government has already moved to broaden payment exemptions and reduce the fee to SF300 by 2029.
France news
#relationship-abandonment
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Women are being abandoned by their partners on hiking trails. What's behind alpine divorce'?

Alpine divorce describes women being abandoned or left behind by male partners during outdoor adventures, often resulting in relationship breakups.
Skiing
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

What Is This 'Alpine Divorce' Term Seen on TikTok?

An 'alpine divorce' occurs when someone abandons their partner in a remote outdoor setting, typically indicating relationship incompatibility or lack of empathy.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Women are being abandoned by their partners on hiking trails. What's behind alpine divorce'?

Alpine divorce describes women being abandoned or left behind by male partners during outdoor adventures, often resulting in relationship breakups.
Skiing
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

What Is This 'Alpine Divorce' Term Seen on TikTok?

An 'alpine divorce' occurs when someone abandons their partner in a remote outdoor setting, typically indicating relationship incompatibility or lack of empathy.
Miscellaneous
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Listening to Understand Can Help Families of Gray Divorce

Effective communication through understanding rather than judgment reduces conflict and estrangement in gray divorce families, with feeling understood triggering security, satisfaction, and tension relief.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Legal challenges couples face when applying to live together in the UK - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The sponsoring partner must meet a minimum income requirement set by immigration rules. That figure is fixed. If income falls short, even slightly, the application can be refused. The difficulty is often not the amount itself, but how it must be shown. Payslips must cover a defined period. Bank statements must match those payslips. Employer letters must confirm details in specific terms.
UK news
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

'I put the family home into my wife's name to get agricultural relief, but now we are separating and she says I have no entitlement to the house. Is this true?'

A number of years ago I was being left some land and the advice I got at the time was that to qualify for agricultural relief, I should put the family home into my wife's name alone. That was fine at the time, but I since discovered my wife has been having an affair and relations are not good between us, to say the least.
Relationships
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fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago

I asked four men who'd been divorced for over a decade what they understand now that they didn't understand during the marriage and all four said some version of the same sentence-and it wasn't about communication, effort, or love. It was about something far more structural that nobody teaches men before they stand at an altar. - Silicon Canals

Marriages fail not from lack of love but from fundamental misalignment in core values and life vision between partners.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I've raised my 3 kids across Switzerland, Australia, and the US - each culture has taught me valuable parenting lessons

Living in Australia, Switzerland, and the US revealed how cultural values shape parenting approaches, with each country offering distinct lessons on child autonomy, preparation, and community support.
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 month ago

How Americans With European Ancestry Can Get an EU Passport

Americans can obtain EU citizenship through ancestry without paying for golden passports, gaining access to 27 countries, affordable healthcare, education, and visa-free travel to over 100 destinations worldwide.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago

I asked 9 divorce attorneys what they notice about couples who stay together versus couples who split and not a single one mentioned love. Every answer described the same invisible skill most people never think to develop. - Silicon Canals

Successful marriages depend on the ability to repair after conflict and maintain a shared "couple identity," not on passion or love alone.
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

I want a prenup, but my fiancee won't even discuss it. How do I get her to sign the papers?

Prenuptial agreements protect business assets and employees, but require addressing the emotional significance marriage holds for partners who view it as a commitment beyond legal contracts.
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

When it comes to child custody, is the system failing families?

Adversarial family courts intensify parental conflict and harm children; a rebuttable legal presumption of equal parenting reduces harms and preserves children's relationships.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Dear Life Kit: I officiated their wedding. Now I think they should get a divorce

Avoid triangulation: set boundaries, discourage repetitive venting, encourage direct communication between partners, and refrain from advising divorce or trying to fix their relationship.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Banker who used joint account to pay for affair stripped of millions in court fight

A former Goldman Sachs banker was stripped of £4m after a divorce for secretly spending joint marital funds on an expensive mistress.
Film
fromDefector
2 months ago

Mom Crimes And Other International Laws | Defector

A college student hid her relationship until graduation, revealing her boyfriend while picking up her parents at the airport, prompting a dramatic maternal revenge.
Careers
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I've lived in Switzerland for 5 years. Here are the 6 biggest mistakes I see first-time visitors make over and over.

Travel slowly in Switzerland, focus on smaller mountain villages, learn basic local languages, and book train tickets in advance.
#family-conflict
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Polygamous working: Your questions answered

Holding multiple jobs is legal unless employment contracts, public-sector rules, or confidentiality and fraud laws prohibit or require disclosure.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.thelocal.at
2 months ago

Inside Austria: Semesterferien and why they can be a nightmare for working parents

Semesterferien are a one-week mid-February school break in Austria that reshapes travel, commuting, and childcare despite not being an official public holiday.
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
2 months ago

Former Swiss president to head new Nazi loot panel

After more than 25 years of debate and delay, we have moved beyond words and into action. This commission is not just a technical body; it is a commitment to historical integrity and a long-awaited bridge to justice for those whose heritage was stolen.
Arts
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Alienating Our Affections - Above the Law

Sullivan & Cromwell adopted an income-partner model, accelerating the decline of single-tier law firm partnerships across Biglaw.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Questions That Keep You Up at Night During a Divorce

Divorcing individuals commonly struggle with uncertainty about their decision, worry about children's wellbeing, and search for meaning in their marriage's breakdown.
Relationships
fromQueerty
1 month ago

I'm 35, recently divorced, & living with my parents again. Am I a total failure? - Queerty

Divorce reflects changing circumstances and evolving needs, not moral failure or broken promises made in good faith.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Child-free spaces on trains? This isn't the family-friendly France I know | Helen Massy-Beresford

SNCF's child-free Optimum plus TGV offering for Paris–Lyon business travellers sparked backlash, raising philosophical and demographic concerns about excluding children from public spaces.
Law
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Marital vs. Separate Assets in Divorce

Inheritance placed in joint accounts during marriage can become marital property, risking equal division in divorce if assets are commingled.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Switzerland to vote on capping population at 10 million

Switzerland will hold a June 14 referendum on an SVP initiative to cap the population at 10 million, potentially restricting migration and ending EU free movement.
Mental health
fromIndependent
2 months ago

My daughter's relationship has ended and I fear her ex-boyfriend will claim on the field I gave her - does he have a case?

A parent transferred 10 acres to their daughter for a home, but planning delays and her reunion with an ex-partner caused anxiety.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.thelocal.ch
2 months ago

'Devastated' Switzerland grieves New Year inferno victims

A New Year fire at Le Constellation in Crans-Montana killed 40 mostly teenagers, prompting national mourning and a criminal investigation with a co-owner detained.
Relationships
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

Is marriage worth saving? - Harvard Gazette

Modern marriage faces unprecedented pressure expecting one person to fulfill multiple roles; restoring community institutions could alleviate this burden while acknowledging marriage alone cannot solve relationship challenges.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Divorce Is Three Breakups

Divorce involves three separate separations—partnership, friendship, and lover bonds—each requiring distinct handling, with friendship being the most confusing to navigate, especially in non-mutual divorces.
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Prenup vs Postnup - What's the Difference and Which Do You Need!

Marriage is a romance, but legally, it is also a financial partnership. While no one anticipates separation, a prenuptial agreement acts as a crucial roadmap to protect your assets and save you stress down the line. But if you have already exchanged vows, is it too late? Absolutely not. Whether you are engaged or celebrating an anniversary, you can still secure your future.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

My Ex and I Agreed on One Nonnegotiable Rule After Our Divorce. It Changed Everything for Our Kids.

It's been a theme in letters I've seen this year-adults complaining that children aren't processing the difficult things they go through in the way the adults want them to. 15 is a really hard age for a lot of kids, let alone for those who've seen two fathers exit their lives (to varying degrees). He's processing a ton of changes in his own life, possibly entering high school, and he shouldn't feel responsible for the feelings of his ex-step-grandparents.
Parenting
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

My Brother-in-Law's Marriage Blew Up in a Devastating Way. But My Patience for Him Is Wearing Thin.

Set a firm deadline for an adult houseguest with escalating drinking to leave to protect household safety and the child.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

I Finally Told My Wife's Family the Hard Truth They Needed to Hear. I Don't Regret It One Bit.

A husband defended his wife against an overbearing mother-in-law over a pie, refused to apologize to her family, and caused a painful holiday rift.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Making The Decision to Divorce

If you are in an unhealthy marriage that has been dysfunctional for years, it may be hard to accept the reality that your marriage and/or your spouse is not going to change. You've invested time and energy into this relationship and don't want to give up now. Maybe you keep thinking that once life settles down, or you get that new job, or the kids are more independent, then things will get better.
Relationships
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

Divorced People Are Revealing The Breaking Points That Finally Ended Their Marriages

Chronic over-functioning and resentment ended a marriage; separation allowed recovery and revealed the partner's ability to manage responsibilities.
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Dear Abby: I said I was sorry about my text, but they still won't let me see my grandchild

A grandmother was excluded from seeing her grandchildren after sending an angry text; apologies didn't restore access, and reconciliation may require accepting limited control.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Using a Postnup to Rebuild Trust After Betrayal

A postnuptial agreement helps rebuild trust after betrayal by promoting financial transparency, addressing power imbalances, and establishing a roadmap for future commitments and protections.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I was warned my children would be ripped in half when we divorced. But I had no idea just how brutal custody cases can be

Legal custody often punishes mothers who deviate from maternal norms, prioritizing restraint, vilification, and parental division over genuine caregiving, causing lasting trauma.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The grey divorce' phenomenon doesn't signal a retreat from love. It's a redefinition of it | Lisa Portolan

As Valentine's Day approaches, we are once again flooded with the usual suspects: roses, chocolates, sophisticated dinners and glossy ads featuring young heterosexual couples staring earnestly into each other's eyes. The problem isn't just that this version of romance is exclusionary though it is it's that it's profoundly out of step with how love is actually being lived, negotiated and reimagined in contemporary Australia.
Relationships
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

My Husband Left Me At 60 To Have A Baby With A Younger Woman. Here's What It Taught Me.

Remarrying late brought joy and intimacy until a spouse's desire for a child with a younger woman triggered insecurity and clashed with end-of-life plans.
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