A parent leaving their children by choice is a tragedy, and the other parent is left behind to pick up the broken pieces. Unlike the unfortunate, untimely death of a parent, child abandonment can leave children hoping and waiting for their parent’s return. It can also leave the single-parent family…
There are so many ways that divorce can take a toll on your mental health. It’s a major life change – those can be scary and stressful even when the change is positive, which divorces aren’t often considered to be. The process of divorce can be complex, confusing, and painful….
“In the child’s best interests.” If you’re ever involved in any type of custody case, you’ll probably hear that phrase quite a bit. This is because family courts make decisions based on what is in the best interests of the child or children involved. But how do the courts know…
Is there someone in your family who is having a hard time caring for him- or herself? Maybe someone is being exploited or you are concerned about the decisions they’re making. Or perhaps you’re going through a divorce and you have concerns about your ex-spouse’s ability to care for your…