Parenting
fromPsychology Today
7 hours agoHow Money Choices After Divorce Shape Your Child's Outlook
Children learn financial stability from observing their parents' money management and emotional responses to financial stress.
#family-law-education
#family-law-education
[ follow ]
#divorce #family-dynamics #communication #parenting #mental-health #conflict-resolution #domestic-violence
fromwww.theguardian.com
17 hours agoIt's like a slow death': a jailed mother and her daughter on why prison is a sentence for them both
Valentina expressed her emotional struggle, stating, 'I cried a lot. I dreaded going to school.' This highlights the profound impact of her mother's incarceration on her daily life.
Social justice
#family-dynamics
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
4 days agoA clinical psychologist explains that the adult children who check on their aging parents most often aren't the favorites - they're usually the ones still hoping for a conversation they stopped expecting years ago - Silicon Canals
The favored child often receives love, while the other sibling seeks recognition and validation through ongoing efforts and communication.
#parenting
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days agoBreaking Down the Cost of Divorce
The cost of divorce can vary widely depending on the specific financial situation, complexity of the case, and how much (or little) the spouses agree on. On average, a divorce in the United States ranges from about $7,000 to $20,000 or more per person.
Law
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 week agoWhat happens when LGBTQ+ couples get a divorce - finances and rights explained
Divorce for LGBTQ+ couples is legally the same as for heterosexual couples, thanks to the introduction of no-fault divorce under the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020. This change has made the process less acrimonious, allowing couples to confirm that their marriage has irretrievably broken down without the need for blame.
Law
Law
fromIndependent
1 month 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.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 months agoJudge Releases 5-Year-Old, Reminding Us How Bleak Everything Is Right Now - Above the Law
Administrative warrants issued by the executive to itself fail probable cause and require independent judicial authorization, prompting release of a detained five-year-old.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month agoSEND reforms to 'strip away' children's legal protections, charity says
Government SEND reforms risk weakening legal protections for children with disabilities by replacing enforceable EHCPs with less robust Individual Support Plans tied to funding bands rather than individual needs.
fromIndependent
1 month 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
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
1 month agoI 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.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
1 month agoI want another child, but my husband doesn't. I've considered leaving, but instead, I'm looking for other ways to feel fulfilled.
A couple faces conflict over having a second child, with the husband satisfied with one daughter while the wife desires another, requiring honest communication and therapy to navigate their differing desires.
Parenting
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 month ago'You don't need millions to adopt - kids just need love and a safe place'
A same-sex couple adopted two mixed-race sisters to prevent their separation in care, addressing the significant underrepresentation of Black and mixed-heritage children in adoption systems.
[ Load more ]