Women Are Happier without Children or a Spouse, Says Happiness Expert
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Four Tax Strategies That Could Make a Divorce Settlement Easier
How might divorce settlements be structured to take advantage of recent tax changes?
Read MoreHow to Get Divorced without Hating Your Ex or Tearing Your Family Apart
A peaceful divorce can benefit both children and parents. Here is some advice for how to do it.
Read MoreA Divorce Lawyer’s Guide to Staying Together
Tips for a healthy marriage from a divorce lawyer.
Read More“Birdnesting” Gives Kids One Stable Home after a Divorce. Does It Work?
When is a “nesting” parenting arrangement a viable option?
Read MoreSo Is Living Together Before Marriage Linked to Divorce or What?
What effect does living together before marriage have on marital stability?
Read MoreSix Things Parents Can Do to Raise Kids to Be Confident Decision-Makers
This article by Kate Rope in The Washington Post is interesting. Six Things Parents Can Do to Raise Kids to Be Confident Decision-Makers On every vacation we allow our daughters to pick out a souvenir. We browse local shops until we find the “perfect” reminder of our time together. On a recent trip, my 6-year-old […]
Read MorePodcast #8: Stepparent Success
What makes parent-stepparent relationships so difficult? How can parents and stepparents work together to do what’s best for the child?
Read MoreHow to Dump Someone the Humane Way
What’s the best way to deliver bad news to your soon-to-be ex?
Read MoreAre You Fighting in Front of Your Kids?
How does exposure to inter-parental conflict impact children?
Read MorePodcast #7: Collaborative Divorce in Tennessee
Are you interested in the growing practice of collaborative divorce in Tennessee?
Read MorePodcast #6: K.O. Herston Answers Your Questions
In this episode of the podcast, K.O. Herston answers questions sent in by listeners.
Read MorePodcast #2: Terri’s Story, Part Two
K.O. Herston concludes his interview with his former client, Terri. They discuss Terri’s experience during the divorce process, her reflections on how her life has changed, and the lessons she learned along the way.
Read MorePodcast #1: Terri’s Story, Part One
Today I’m trying something new on the ol’ blog — a podcast! In this first episode, I speak with a former client, Terri, about her divorce after 31 years of marriage. She talks about her decision to divorce, how she prepared for it, and how her husband and children reacted to the news. Give it a […]
Read MoreWhy a Baby’s Connection With a Parent Matters
This article by Dr. Perri Klass in The New York Times is interesting. Why a Baby’s Connection With a Parent Matters In pediatrics, attachment is the emotional connection that develops between a young child and a parent or other caregiver. Attachment theory was developed in the mid-20th century by a British psychiatrist, John Bowlby, whose […]
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