“Birdnesting” Gives Kids One Stable Home after a Divorce. Does It Work?
When is a “nesting” parenting arrangement a viable option?
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So 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 […]
Read MoreThe Secret Superpower of a Shared-Custody Kid
This article by Rachelle Bergstein in The New York Times may be of interest. The Secret Superpower of a Shared-Custody Kid At 5:25 p.m., my mother pulled into our driveway. I saw my dad’s Cadillac waiting for us and glanced at Mom, whose broad smile instantly flattened. At 10 years old, I could already read […]
Read MoreDivorce and the Shared Mortgage
This article by Lisa Prevost in The New York Times may be of interest. Divorce and the Shared Mortgage Deciding what to do with the house can be a major quandary for couples getting a divorce, particularly when they share a mortgage. When there is equity in the home, each spouse typically wants to take […]
Read MoreProtecting Assets in Divorce
This article by Kelli Grant at CNBC may be of interest. Breaking up is hard to do: Protecting assets in divorce Getting divorced has a significant impact on your finances — and some missteps can make it even more costly. Divorce is an issue plenty of Americans will find themselves navigating. In 2014, divorces and […]
Read MoreA Personal Note about My Father
There will be no case summary today. Today I want to write about something more important than the law. I want to write about the importance of being a good parent after divorce. And I want to write about my father. My father died Wednesday, March 16, at age 79. He had been hospitalized since […]
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